Deadline: 1-Feb-22
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is seeking applications for its Emerging Philanthropist Program Endowment Fund to engage Harrisburg’s emerging business and community leaders with philanthropic endeavors by providing resources and educational opportunities.
The annual EPP class is entering its 9th year in 2022. The class is open to all members of Harrisburg Young Professionals through a competitive application process ending in December, and class size is approximately 15 participants. The class meets once a month after work hours from February through November. Each session is tailored to educate the class on a different aspect of giving back to the community.
Funding Priorities
The purpose of the EPP Endowment Grant is to build capacity through professional development opportunities: industry-specific training, general leadership training, or other professional education that is not part of the nonprofit’s normal budget. The EPP classes provided these resources to its members; this grant affords nonprofits the same type of opportunity. Professional development in the nonprofit sector is no longer considered a want, but a needed part of retaining excellent employees equipped to handle the many challenges of nonprofit work. This grant opportunity will provide just that.
Funding Information
- The class culminates by awarding a $5,000 grant to a nonprofit of their choice. To date, $35,000 has been awarded to the community through grants made by the EPP classes.
- The maximum grant award is $2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- This opportunity is available to nonprofit organizations serving Cumberland and/or Dauphin Counties. Nonprofits need not be located there but must show proof of service in either county.
- Applicants will answer the following questions:
- How would you increase your organization’s professional development/staff training with $2,000?
- How would your proposed plan enhance and improve your mission?
- Describe your organization, the geographic area it serves, and the audience it serves.
- As it relates to your proposal for the $2,000 grant, explain how you can know the plan was successful and how success will be measured? (i.e., collecting value statements, numbers served, surveys, and photos.)
For more information, visit https://www.tfec.org/grants/epp-endowment/