Local & Regional Grantmakers

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1675 Foundation

The 1675 Foundation, one of the Ware Family Foundations, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families through the support of non-profit organizations working in the areas of health, human services, education, the environment, and history.

Phone: 717- 687-9394

Priorities: General operating support; special projects; endowments;capital campaigns

Typical Gift Range: $2,000 - $50,000

Funding Deadlines: March 1 and October 1

Armstrong Foundation

As the giving arm of Armstrong World Industries, the Armstrong Foundation seeks to enhance the communities in which they work.

Phone: 717-396-2446

Priorities: Quality of Life in Communities

Typical Gift Range: $350 - $50,000

Funding Deadlines: July 1

Cocalico Education Foundation

The Cocalico Education Foundation seeks to support and enhance the educational and cultural opportunities for all people in the Cocalico area community.

Phone: 717-336-1411

Priorities: Scholarships for Cocalico High School seniors pursuing full-time study at a two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.

Typical Gift Range: $500-$1,000

Funding Deadlines: April

Conestoga Valley Education Foundation

The mission of the Conestoga Valley Education Foundation to to enhance the educational program in Conestoga Valley Schools by providing funding and support for expenditures not covered by the district's general budget.

Phone: 717-656-9368

Priorities: Mini-grants for teachers working in the Conestoga Valley School District to enhance students' learning experiences

Typical Gift Range: $300 - $3500

Funding Deadlines: April 1

CRELS Foundation

The purpose of the CRELS Foundation is to support hospitals,, Mennonite-related religious associations and parochial school education.

Phone: 717-581-8130

Priorities: Educational, Medical and Religious Endeavors

Typical Gift Range: $1,500 - $35,000

Funding Deadlines: September 15

Donegal School District Education Foundation

The mission of the Donegal School District Education Foundation is to promote the educational, cultural, health and wellness opportunities of the students and residents of the Donegal community.

Phone: 717-426-3031

Priorities: Mid-May

Typical Gift Range: $500 - $1,000

Funding Deadlines: Venture grant for teachers working in the Donegal School District for teaching creative, innovative programs not normally funded through the school budget; Scholarships for students graduating from Donegal High School.

Ephrata Area Education Foundation

The Ephrata Area Education Foundation is dedicated to enriching the educational opportunities offered by the Ephrata Area School District by securing financial support and providing leadership

Phone: 717-721-1514

Priorities: Venture grant for teachers working in the Ephrata Area School District for teaching creative, innovative programs not normally funded through the school budget.

Typical Gift Range: Maximum $1,000

Funding Deadlines: February 28

Farm & Home Foundation Of Lancaster County

The purpose of the Farm & Home Foundation is to promote and facilitate agriculture, homemaking skills, amd education in Lancaster Co. and to assist other organizations who have similar goals

Phone: 717-392-4911

Priorities: Sponsor student scholarships; Development Grants for 4-H and FFA in Lancaster Co

Typical Gift Range: $1000/year for 4 years

Funding Deadlines: Mid-April

Ferree Foundation

The Ferree Foundation, one of the Ware Family Foundations, is dedicated to promoting and supporting excellence in the arts, culture and history, education, youth engagement, health, human services, local economic and community development.

Phone: 717-735-8288

Priorities: Special Projects; Endowments; General Operations

Typical Gift Range: $3,500 - $65,000

Funding Deadlines: Letter of inquiry first; Applications prior to 9/15

Hempfield Educational Foundation

The Hempfield School District Foundation is committed to enriching the educational opportunities offered by the Hempfield School District by securing financial support and providing leadership.

Phone: 717-898-5500

Priorities: Mini-grants for teachers working the in the Hempfield School District to enhance students' learning experiences. Scholarships for students graduating from Hempfield High School and pursuing post-secondary education.

Typical Gift Range: $300 - $1,200

Funding Deadlines: Scholarship Application due Mid-April; Mini-Grant Application due early May

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