HARRISBURG – The Foundation for Enhancing Communities has opened applications for its latest grant opportunities, providing five funding options for nonprofit organizations serving Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon and Perry Counties, as well as the Dillsburg area of York County. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 1.
“These grants represent the power of community-driven philanthropy,” said Jennifer Doyle, TFEC president and CEO. “They are made possible by individuals and organizations who established charitable funds at TFEC, turning ideas into lasting change.”
Available grants include:
· Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation: Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund, funding projects to improve knowledge, quality of life and community outcomes.
· Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation: Upstream, supporting innovative programs that tackle social issues at the root.
· Madden Family Fund, promoting equitable access to education and essential resources.
· Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund, supporting youth and family-oriented programs.
· Please Live Fund (new in 2025), providing funding for mental wellness education and suicide prevention, with priority given to programs benefiting K–12 students.
In 2024, TFEC awarded more than $650,000 through these grant programs, supporting 109 local projects.
“This work happens through collaboration,” said Caitlin Cluck, director of community investment at TFEC. “By partnering with nonprofits who understand the unique needs of our communities, we amplify local impact and create opportunities for meaningful change.” To learn more about available grants or how to support a fund, readers may visit www.tfec.org.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, the 18th oldest community foundation in the United States, inspires giving by partnering with donors to achieve their charitable goals and strengthens our local communities by investing in them now and for future generations.
TFEC has served the South-Central Pennsylvania counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon and Perry, and the Dillsburg Area for over 100 years.
Regional foundations of TFEC include the Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation, the Franklin County Community Foundation, the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation, the Perry County Community Foundation and the Dillsburg Area Community Foundation.
