County: Lycoming

Available to Grant

• $250,000
• Minimum Request = $10,000. Maximum Request = $100,000.

Deadline and Notification

• Online application will be available for submission through NOVEMBER 1
• Final funding notification will be made following the DECEMBER FCFP Board meeting

Who May Apply

• Fire Company – A volunteer fire company, a municipal fire company or a combined volunteer and municipal fire company located in Lycoming County.
• Volunteer Fire Company – A nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization located in Lycoming County which provides fire protection or rescue services, and which may offer other voluntary emergency services within this Commonwealth. Voluntary emergency services provided by a volunteer fire company may include voluntary ambulance and voluntary rescue services.
• Emergency Medical Service – Any nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization located in Lycoming County, which is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and is not associated or affiliated with any hospital and which is regularly engaged in the provision of emergency medical services, including basic life support or advanced life support services within Lycoming County.
• Rescue Companies – A nonprofit chartered corporation, association or organization located in Lycoming County that provides rescue services as part of the response to fires and/or vehicle accidents within Lycoming County.

Eligible Requests

• Facilities: Construction and renovation of facilities and purchase or repair of fixtures and furnishings, office equipment, and support services necessary to maintain or improve the capability of the company to provide fire, ambulance, or rescue services. This includes repair, renovation, or construction of sleeping quarters (bunk rooms) and training rooms.
• Equipment: Repair of firefighting, ambulance, or rescue equipment OR purchase thereof; includes the purchase of fuel for company vehicles.
  Training and certification of members.
• Education of the general public regarding fire prevention and community risk reduction.
  Recruitment and retention, including but not limited to, volunteer firefighter length of service award programs and programs for minors.
• Strong preference given to collaborative requests from 2 or more organizations

The Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program considers requests from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving the residents of the City of Williamsport and Lycoming County, with missions relating to art & culture, education, health & human services, youth, environment, and economic development.

Available to Grant

• Up to $1.2 million
• Minimum request amount = $5,000. Maximum request amount = $250,000

Deadline and Notification

• Online application will be available for submission through APRIL 1
• Final funding notification will be made as follows:
  • Requests $25,000 – $250,000 after the SEPTEMBER FCFP Board meeting
  • Requests $5,000 – $24,999 after the JUNE FCFP Board meeting

Who May Apply

• Nonprofit organizations that are qualified to receive tax-exempt contributions as defined by the IRS – in the vast majority of cases, applicants will be 501(c)(3) organizations, or a unit of local government as described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status may work through another qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is willing to serve as a Fiscal Sponsor
• Applicants must apply with a minimum request of $5,000 – maximum request of $250,000
• Applicants’ programs must benefit the residents of Lycoming County

Ineligible Requests

• Annual campaigns
• Costs that were or will be incurred prior to the anticipated grant approval date
• Endowments
• General operating expenses such as salaries for current staff positions, rent, utilities, insurance
  • Salaries for new staff may be considered
• Indirect costs: costs not directly related to carrying out the funded project
• Multi-year funding requests
• Operating or program deficits
• Re-granting, on a case-by-case basis
• Religious organizations may only apply through a partnering secular qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• School Districts and School District Foundations
  • School Districts may apply if collaborating with one or more other Districts
• Political advocacy that supports or promotes the interests of any one political party or candidate
• Loans, scholarships, fellowships, honorary awards
• Requests from individuals
• Previous awardees with incomplete/open grants or outstanding final evaluations cannot apply

General Criteria for Reviewing Requests

• Impact a broad range and diverse group of people
• Address community needs and/or opportunities in innovative and creative ways
• Result in attainable and measurable goals
• Illustrate financial strength to ensure long-term self-sustainability, especially when seeking start-up or seed funding
• Show collaboration with other nonprofits without duplicating efforts
• Leverage or generate other funding sources and/or propose use of grant to attract matching funds
• Higher consideration will be given to organizations with DEI practices in place

In 1976, founder Margaret E. Waldron set forth provisions in her will for the establishment of a Trust “so that the community in which the Settlor lives shall be permanently benefited” – Muncy, Lycoming County.

Available to Grant

• $164,800
• No minimum or maximum request amount

Deadline and Notification

• Online application will be available for submission through MARCH 1
• Final funding notification will be made after the  JUNE FCFP Board meeting

Who May Apply

• Nonprofit organizations that are qualified to receive tax-exempt contributions as defined by the IRS – in the vast majority of cases, applicants will be 501(c)(3) organizations, or a unit of local government as described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status may work through another qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is willing to serve as a Fiscal Sponsor
• Nonprofit organizations with programs or projects that support the charitable, educational, religious or health care purposes of residents in and around the Borough of Muncy

Ineligible Requests

• Annual campaigns
• Costs that were or will be incurred prior to the anticipated grant approval date
• Endowments
• Loans, scholarships, fellowships, honorary awards, travel grants
• Multi-year funding, on a case-by-case basis
• Re-granting, on a case-by-case basis
• Requests from individuals
• Previous awardees with incomplete/open grants or outstanding final evaluations cannot apply

General Criteria for Reviewing Requests

• Impact a broad range and diverse group of people in the Muncy area
• Address community needs and/or opportunities in innovative and creative ways
• Result in attainable and measurable goals
• Illustrate financial strength to ensure long-term self-sustainability, especially when seeking start-up or seed funding
• Show collaboration with other nonprofits without duplicating efforts
• Leverage or generate other funding sources and/or propose use of grant to attract matching funds

The Plunketts Creek Township Foundation Fund was founded in 1944 to “promote and maintain a charitable and benevolent organization in Plunketts Creek Township to assist the needy and to foster the moral, educational, recreational and social interest of the people living in and adjacent to the said township.”

Available to Grant

• $13,800
• No minimum or maximum request amount, however the average grant award is $3,000

Deadline and Notification

• Online application will be available for submission through MARCH 1
• Final funding notification will be made after the JUNE FCFP board meeting

Who May Apply

• Nonprofit organizations that are qualified to receive tax-exempt contributions as defined by the IRS – in the vast majority of cases, applicants will be 501(c)(3) organizations, or a unit of local government as described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status may work through another qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is willing to serve as a Fiscal Sponsor
• Nonprofit organizations with programs or projects that address the needs or opportunities that enhance the quality of life within and surrounding the Plunkett’s Creek area

Ineligible Requests

• Annual campaigns
• Costs that were or will be incurred prior to the anticipated grant approval date
• Endowments
• Loans, scholarships, fellowships, honorary awards, travel grants
• Requests from individuals
• Previous awardees with incomplete/open grants or outstanding final evaluations cannot apply

The Lycoming Foundation partnered with First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania to provide an economic development grant program for the benefit of Lycoming County. The Lycoming Foundation was established in 1955 for the sole purpose of promoting the economic, commercial, and industrial welfare of Lycoming County. This Fund will help stimulate a strong Lycoming County economy.

Program Goals

To provide community based economic development that enhances the quality of life for residents of Lycoming County. Requests may address one or more of the following:

• Job creation and/or retention
• Developing a skilled workforce with a focus on workforce development for low-income individuals
• Improved access to public infrastructure and facilities available for expansion of current business or attraction of new industry
• Environmentally sustainable approaches to promote business
• Revitalization of the community
• Promotion of tourism

Available to Grant

• $62,200
• No minimum or maximum request amount

Deadline and Notification

• New online application will be available by AUGUST 15
• Online application will be available for submission through OCTOBER 1
• Final funding notification will be made after the DECEMBER FCFP board meeting

Who May Apply

• Nonprofits organizations that are qualified to receive tax-exempt contributions as defined by the IRS – in the vast majority of cases, applicants will be 501(c)(3) organizations, or a unit of local government as described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status may work through another qualified 501(c)(3) organization that is willing to serve as a Fiscal Sponsor

Ineligible Requests

• Annual campaigns
• Endowments
• Multi-year funding requests, on a case-by-case basis
• Operating or program deficits
• Requests from individuals
• Previous awardees with incomplete/open grants or outstanding final evaluations cannot apply

The Little League Fund for Youth Sports, created in 2016, benefits Lycoming County organizations that promote youth activity and healthy living through sports. Grants will support youth sports programs that serve children under the age of 16 or people with special needs.

Preference will be given to requests that help remove barriers inhibiting participation (such as participant fees, equipment, and travel costs) or enhance experiences for all participants (facility improvements, equipment, etc.).

Consideration may also be given for projects that would otherwise take from funds raised for direct participant support.

Available to Grant

• $6,200
• Minimum request amount = $500. Maximum request amount = $4,000

Deadline and Notification

• Online application will be available for submission through FEBRUARY 25
• Final funding notification will be made after the MARCH FCFP board meeting

Who May Apply

• Nonprofit organizations that are qualified to receive tax-exempt contributions as defined by the IRS – in the vast majority of cases, applicants will be 501(c)(3) organizations, or a unit of local government as described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status may work through another qualified 501(c)(3) organization that is willing to serve as a Fiscal Sponsor
• Nonprofit organizations that have programs that promote youth activity and healthy living through sports for children under the age of 16 and people with special needs in Lycoming County

Ineligible Requests

• Costs that were or will be incurred prior to the anticipated grant approval date
• Operating or program deficits
• Re-granting, on a case-by-case basis
• Religious organizations may only apply through a secular qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for community-wide programs/project
• Loans, scholarships, fellowships, honorary awards
• Requests from individuals
• Public School Districts and private schools, along with their respective booster clubs and associations, are ineligible to apply
• Previous awardees with incomplete/open grants or outstanding final evaluations cannot apply