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Pennsylvania – WellSpan Summit Endowment Accelerated Community Impact (ACI) Grants (Up to $5,000, Rolling)
WellSpan Summit Endowment ACI grants provide up to $5,000 for emergent community health needs addressed by eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations benefiting Franklin County or Shippensburg-area residents, Pennsylvania. Applications ongoing as funding permits.
FundingUp to $5,000 per eligible applicant. Funder does not publish universal match requirement or total ACI cycle pool.
DeadlineApplications ongoing, subject to funds remaining. No fixed application deadline stated for ACI grants.
Last verified2026-10-26
Required next actionReview the WellSpan Summit Endowment grant criteria and application schedule. Demonstrate benefits to Franklin County or Shippensburg residents, preventive health results and a credible evaluation plan. Submit through WellSpan official grants portal and confirm funding availability with summitendowment@wellspan.org.
Broad Eligibility
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with health-related programs for residents of Franklin County or Shippensburg area of Pennsylvania. Prevention or early detection and evidence-informed measurable outcomes required. No supplanting existing personnel costs or ongoing routine operating expenses beyond permitted start-up costs.
Atlas Analysis
Verified October 26, 2026 from official WellSpan Summit Endowment grants eligibility and grant application schedule. ACI ongoing for emergent community health needs, individual award maximum $5,000, distinct from Level I/II. 501(c)(3), Franklin/Shippensburg health benefit, outcome measurement and prohibited ordinary operating-cost substitution. Matching details not published.
Rolling community health funding. The WellSpan Summit Endowment Accelerated Community Impact (ACI) Grant program supports emergent health needs with awards up to $5,000 per applicant. Applications are ongoing and grants are available if funding remains. The ACI track is distinct from the Summit Level I and Level II application cycles.
Eligibility and service area: The lead applicant must be a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Projects must directly benefit residents of Franklin County or the Shippensburg area, Pennsylvania, and address measurable community health needs. Projects should demonstrate prevention or early detection, an evidence-informed approach, and outcome measurement. WellSpan favors new or expanded initiatives over indefinite support of existing programs.
Restrictions: The funder does not support replacing existing personnel expenses or routine ongoing operating costs beyond permissible start-up expenses. Capital items may be considered when integral to a new or expanded program. No universal required matching percentage or reimbursement condition is published in the current public ACI guidance.
Application: Review official Summit Endowment eligibility and restrictions and the WellSpan current grants schedule, then apply through the official online portal. Contact summitendowment@wellspan.org for applicant assistance. Applications are ongoing rather than tied to a published fixed closing date.
Source verificationReferenced source · www.wellspan.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-10-26. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
