OPEN for TFEC 2027 Cycle 1 as of November 3, 2026. Application live since November 1; due February 1, 2027.
Pennsylvania – TFEC University Center at Harrisburg Workforce and Skills Grants, 2027 Cycle 1 (Up to $10,000; February 1)
FundingUp to $10,000 per qualified applicant for workforce and skills development projects; this is an applicant award ceiling, not an overall pool.
DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (time zone not specified in controlling public fund guidelines); opens November 1, 2026.
Last verified2026-11-03
Required next actionReview https://www.tfec.org/grants/university-center-at-harrisburg-grant-fund/ and current https://www.tfec.org/nonprofits/grants-overview/. Complete TFEC Foundant project narrative and budget worksheet, demonstrate workforce/skill development fit, sustainable funding, outcome measures and local service; submit online by February 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (official time zone not specified).
Broad Eligibility
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored projects serving Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Franklin, Lebanon and Dillsburg/northern York County, Pennsylvania. Intro also identifies accredited educational entities, but detailed section specifies 501(c)(3) status/sponsorship; clarify with funder.
Atlas Analysis
November 3, 2026: Current TFEC 2027 Cycle 1 calendar and official fund-specific guidelines reviewed; fund is actual applicant grant, not procurement. Up to $10,000 individual grant, explicit applicant eligibility/regions, exclusions, cost planning and exact closing clock time verified. No universal match percentage published; separate accredited-education eligibility discrepancy flagged for applicant. Authenticated Foundant form and its attachment checklist not fully independently examined. Pending Review. No protected approval requested.
University Center at Harrisburg Grant Fund – 2027 Cycle 1
Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Applicant funding: Up to $10,000 per grant application for workforce and skill development projects. This is individual applicant funding, not an aggregate program allocation.
Application status: TFEC lists Cycle 1 open November 1, 2026, through February 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. The published program page does not specify a time zone for this closing hour. Award decisions are expected by June 1, 2027, for projects July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028.
Applicant and geographic eligibility
The fund supports workforce and skill development for residents of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Franklin, Lebanon and the Dillsburg area of northern York County, Pennsylvania. The introductory guidelines mention qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits or accredited educational entities, while their detailed eligibility section specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofits or qualifying 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors. Educational entities should confirm direct applicant eligibility with TFEC before submitting.
Restrictions
TFEC generally excludes capital campaigns, individuals, retroactive projects, direct lobbying, unsupported advertising, religious purposes, national or statewide organizations without a local presence, and unsustainable new staff positions. A project budget worksheet, diversified funding plan, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and accessibility are part of the review rubric. The published guidelines do not establish a fixed matching percentage; they expect evidence of other project support.
How to apply
Review the official University Center at Harrisburg fund guidelines and the TFEC Cycle 1 calendar. Complete the grant application through the official Foundant portal linked on the fund page. Verify any live application-only attachments and eligibility details before submission.
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 ↗
