Mini Grants & Special Grant Initiatives

Qualifications

• Non-profit organizations operating within the PCHF service area
  Supporting programs that encourage Census participation, especially within hard-to-count communities such as:
  • children
  • seniors
  • non-English speakers
  • low-income persons
  • people experiencing homelessness
  • immigrants
  • people of color
  • etc.

The suggested maximum request is $1,500. For funding needs greater than $1,500 please contact Tamela Luce, President & CEO, or Lynn Pike Hartman, Vice President-Programs

Apply Today

• Complete the 2020 Census Mini-Grant Request Form and have it signed by the current Board Chair.
• Attach the following information:
  • Narrative: Describing program/initiative and desired outcomes. Please indicate which hard-to-count communities the project will outreach to, how your organization will outreach to them, and why your organization is positioned to reach that communities.
  • Detailed cost documentation
  • Supporting documents (If not currently a PCHF grantee, please include your organization’s IRS Tax Determination Letter.)

Deadline for submission

The deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020. Applications will be processed as received and checks for grants awarded will be issued quickly to expedite Census outreach and participation efforts.

Application Procedure

• IT Capacity-Building Grant proposals may be submitted at any time
• Grant awards will be made twice a year: June and November
• PCHF will award grants to three current grantee organizations annually
• Maximum grant award is $5,000 (after the applicants 25% match)

Application Requirements

• Application Form
• Current Operating Budget
• Formal estimate, or documentation, of IT equipment to be purchased
• Evidence of sources of funds sufficient for the 25% matching requirement

IT Capacity Building Mini Grant Application Packet
No Deadlines. Grant Awards in June and November.

Report Form

Important Note: This IT Capacity-Building Grant Program is separate from, and adjunct to, the Foundation Bi-Annual grant-making schedule. An IT grant will not effect your organization’s request for operating/program funding.

The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation has established this mini-grant program to streamline requests for financial assistance towards the purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator.

AED Mini Grant Application Packet No deadline, Submit at any time.

Report Form

Designed to introduce innovative teaching techniques and educational opportunities that will enhance the health-related learning experience and healthy life-style options for at-risk youth and their families in the greater Phoenixville area.

Health Education Mini Grant Application Packet
No deadline, Submit at any time.

Report Form

An ongoing mini-grant program for non-profit organizations serving the greater Phoenixville region. Intended to assist non-profit boards of directors with training and educational programs that strengthen the governance structure and program accountability.

Capacity Building Application Packet
No deadline, Submit at any time.

Report Form

This mini-grant can be applied for by NCCFCA member fire companies in good standing and the Phoenixville Water Rescue Team.  It is designed to offset the cost of fire-fighting and safety training opportunities that are not offered/available through the Chester County Public Safety Training Center.  Grant awards not to exceed $2000.

This fund is designed to offset the cost of fire-fighting and safety training opportunities that are not offered/available through the Chester County Public Safety Training Center.  Grant awards not to exceed $2000. Trainings that may qualify include:

• Fire Fighting Procedures
• First Responder & Emergency Service Training
• Fire Fighting Techniques
• Public Safety Organizational Structure
• Fire Safety Training
• Public Safety Organizational Governance

NCCFCA Training Mini-Grant Application Form
No deadline, Submit at any time.

Report Form