Eligibility

The Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that are defined as tax-exempt under Section 501( c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must be located in Erie County, PA or demonstrate that the majority of the population served resides in Erie County, PA.

The Foundation does not award grants for:

• Program Ads
• Fundraising Events/Sponsorships
• More than 50% of the Cost of a Vehicle
• Sectarian Religious Activities
• Government Funding Cuts
• Start-Up Organizations
• School Playgrounds
• Endowments
• Fire Departments
• Internships
• Field Trips
• Indirect Costs
• Scholarship Funds