At the Chester County Community Foundation, we believe strong philanthropy begins with strong relationships. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our partnership with the nonprofit community, we are transitioning to a new, streamlined online grants management system.
This transition also gives us an opportunity to listen and learn. We want to hear from you! We are launching a community survey for nonprofit leaders and staff to share what is working, what could be improved, and how we can better support your work. It should take about 10-minutes to complete the survey which will focus on:
- Grantmaking: Building stronger partnerships and improving the experience
- Training & Resources: Identifying tools nonprofits need most
- Community Leadership: Exploring opportunities for collaboration
We want to know what you are seeing, what organizations like yours need, and how the Community Foundation can be a strong partner to support the community.
In the meantime, organizations wishing to submit a proposal for our files are encouraged to use the current application on our website. The deadline is Friday, September 18.
Proposals submitted by nonprofits are considered for 2 types of grants:
Type 1: Direct Service Programs/General Operations:
Families and individuals with charitable funds at the Community Foundation support the causes they care about. Most of the grants CCCF awards come from these charitable funds and help nonprofits with their programs and day-to-day operations.
• Donors choose which organizations to support, with help from CCCF’s staff.
• Grants are awarded throughout the year, whenever the donor is ready to give.
Type 2: Capacity Building: Coping with Cutbacks:
These grants are specifically designed to strengthen the sustainability and effectiveness of nonprofits serving Chester County.
• Funding may support efforts in contingency planning, strategic restructuring, partnerships and collaborations, marketing and communications, resource development, technology improvements, and more.
• Volunteer grant panels and CCCF staff review proposals.
Exciting new streamlined grants application coming January 2027!
Apply
To apply for a program or operating grant from the Community Foundation and its family of funds, review the guidelines, CCCF Grant Guidelines and send to grants@chescocf.org. Email submissions preferred.
All grant applicants must be charitable, tax exempt organizations with 501(c) (3) certification.
A proposal is considered “complete” when CCCF has received your:
- Grant Proposal Summary Sheet
- Grant Proposal Narrative
- Attachments (attachments may be mailed if they are not easy to e-mail)
The Community Foundation also accepts the Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s Common Grant Application Form found at www.philanthropynetwork.org.
Questions? Contact grants@chescocf.org or call (610) 696-8211.
All grant proposals due 9/18
Exciting new streamlined grants management system to launch January 2027!