Mini Grants & Special Grant Initiatives
Mini Grants
In addition to our annual grants cycle, the Foundation offers small grants for various projects, including the purchase of technology, assist a board to strengthen its governance, or to acquire automated external defibrillators (AED). Applications for a mini grant may be submitted at any time. The mini grants are offered in addition to the Foundation’s regular annual grants. Any health and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves the greater Phoenixville region may apply for a mini grant, including current grantees. Listed below is:
- additional information about specific grants.
- grant applications
- grant report forms
Click the title or ► to learn more.
► Information Technology Capacity Building Grant
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
► AED Mini Grant
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
► Health Education Mini-Grant Program
An ongoing mini-grant program for teachers, nurses, other in-school professionals
and non-profit organizations serving youth and families.
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
► Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program
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
► Northern Chester County Fire Chiefs’ Training Mini-Grant Fund
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
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