OPEN TFEC Cycle 1 from November 1, 2026 to February 1, 2027. Funder official program and calendar consulted.
Pennsylvania – TFEC Community Equity Grants, 2027 Cycle 1 (Typical $5,000 to $10,000; February 1)
FundingAverage individual awards $5,000-$10,000; anticipated typical range, NOT a published firm individual maximum or full program pool.
DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027; current TFEC 2027 Cycle 1 window opened November 1, 2026. No exact submission hour or time zone published in fund guidelines.
Last verified2026-11-03
Required next actionReview https://www.tfec.org/grants/tfec-community-equity-grants/ and https://www.tfec.org/nonprofits/grants-overview/. Document equitable service, need, project impact, outcomes, budget and other funding sources; submit to official TFEC Foundant portal by February 1, 2027. Confirm submission hour and application attachments in active online portal.
Broad Eligibility
Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or projects with an eligible 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor serving Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry or Dillsburg area of northern York County, Pennsylvania.
Atlas Analysis
November 3, 2026: Official TFEC current cycle announcement and Community Equity public guidelines substantively reviewed. Applicant grants average $5,000-$10,000; no fixed award maximum or match specified. Eligible PA counties, nonprofit/fiscal sponsorship, 50-point rubric and exclusions reviewed. Foundant submission interface and full attachment list not independently examined. Pending Review with no protected approval requested.
TFEC Community Equity Grants – 2027 Cycle 1
Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Applicant funding: Award amounts average $5,000 to $10,000; this is an average historical or expected grant range, not a published hard maximum for any one applicant.
Current application window: TFEC Cycle 1 opened November 1, 2026 and closes February 1, 2027. No exact closing hour or time zone is published on the fund page. Grant notifications are expected by June 1, 2027, for projects from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028.
Eligibility
Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or projects sponsored by a registered 501(c)(3) may apply to serve Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry and the Dillsburg area of northern York County in Pennsylvania.
Funding priorities and restrictions
Supported work includes community leadership, improving access to resources and basic needs, culturally responsive education, and initiatives addressing inequities or systemic injustice. The public review rubric evaluates funding sources, narrative, measurable project impact and inclusion. TFEC generally excludes capital campaigns, individual assistance, retroactive projects, direct lobbying, unsupported advertising, religious purposes and unsupported unsustainable staffing. A standard matching-funds percentage is not published; the budget and other support should be explained.
Application
Read the official Community Equity Fund guidelines and TFEC current grant calendar, then use the linked online grant portal for current application instructions and budget details.
Source verificationReferenced source · www.tfec.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-03. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
