The Erie Community Foundation's Community Impact Grant Programs are designed to offer support to programs, projects and initiatives within the region that address community-identified needs, the Foundation's strategic goals and align with the Foundation's vision of a united, vibrant and thriving region for all. Grants will generally fall in the areas of health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development and regional vitality.
A sample of past grantees' stories are available to view here: https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/2024-ecf-annual-report/
In general, grants are not issued to: individuals, scholarship funds, fundraising events, deficit reduction, endowment campaigns, sectarian religious activities, and reimbursements for expenses already incurred.
The Erie Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue code that are located within Erie County or demonstrate a sizable population within Erie County. Applicants that do not have 501 (c)3 tax-exempt status may apply for a grant using a 501 (c)3 organization as its fiscal sponsor.
Contact Kelly Patterson, Community Impact Associate, at 814-454-0843, ext. 104 to schedule a pre-application meeting with the Community Impact Team. Following the meeting, the applicant will receive an invitation link to apply. Deadlines vary by program area. Refer to the Foundation website for more information: https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/grant-opportunities/