Chester County Community Foundation – Sep 10

Posted by Chester County Community Foundation on August 12, 2025

Chester County Community Foundation invites applications from local nonprofits

The Chester County Community Foundation in West Chester, Pennsylvania, aims to connect caring people with causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now and forever.

Nonprofits are urged to submit one grant proposal annually, which will be shared with the grants committee and made available to each of the foundation’s separate donor-advised funds. Proposals submitted by nonprofits are considered for two types of grants:

Field of Interest & Donor Advised Funds: Grants will be awarded to charitable nonprofits working in all fields of interest (i.e. arts, culture, and humanities; education; community improvement; environment; religion; health; and human services). Grants focus on Chester County causes and issues but are not limited to the county. General operating grants are encouraged. Nonprofits should be specific about their mission, goals, and measurable outcomes. Proposals can be submitted throughout the year.

Fund for Chester County Capacity Building Grants: The goal of capacity building grants is to strengthen the effectiveness of organizations serving the region. For eligibility in this grant program, nonprofits must be located in and serve Chester County. Nonprofits budgets must be $500,000 or less. There is a deadline for this category of September 10, 2025.

Preference is given to small and midsize nonprofits located in and serving Chester County, which strengthen the social, cultural, health, educational and/or economic character of a community.

To be eligible, applicants must be charitable, tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) certification.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Chester County Community Foundation website.

Deadline: September 10, 2025 (Capacity building grants)