York County Bar Foundation (YCBF) will accept proposals for its Impact Grant and Henry Lenz Memorial Fund Grant. York's nonprofit community is asked to reflect on what it learned as a result of the COVID-19 crisis about ways to serve its most vulnerable citizens. Two-page concept papers are due by Friday, June 26.
The YCBF anticipates that up to approximately $64,000 will be available for Impact programs/projects and $28,000 for Lenz Fund projects not otherwise receiving YCBF funding. Selected grants will be funded from the total allotment available.
The YCBF is seeking compelling proposals for grants from the YCBF's Impact Grants program for innovative projects and services by the nonprofit community to better serve vulnerable populations such as the elderly, those with mental health issues, victims of abuse, those in prison, those in treatment courts, and those in resident recovery homes. In addition, proposals are sought for the Henry Lenz Memorial Fund, which serves to improve the circumstances of children who become subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system of York County.
These may be opportunities for nonprofits to build the capacity, effectiveness, or efficiency of virtual programs to their clients now and potentially after COVID-19. Impact Grant funding could help newly formed community coalitions working together to reach these vulnerable populations throughout York County.
The Impact Grant funding priorities this year are focused on increasing access to justice for all people, particularly those struggling with poverty and abuse, as well as improving the administration of justice.
The Henry Lenz Memorial Fund priorities are to provide items of social and cultural benefit beyond the necessaries required to be supplied by the county for children under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court of the York County Court of Common Pleas; to provide for special needs of children of York County who are under commitment by the Juvenile Court of the York County Court of Common Pleas for treatment, supervision, or rehabilitation that would not be the responsibility of the county and who are beyond the ability of the parent or other person responsible for the child's maintenance to provide; and to support children who have demonstrated desire and reasonable ability for education beyond high school.
The YCBF is interested in proposals for early stage programs or projects with the potential for real impact or proposals which seek to improve the effectiveness of existing programs or projects.
Proposals are due by noon on June 26 at York County Bar Foundation, 137 E. Market St., York, PA 17401. Proposals may also be sent to Victoria Connor at victoria.connor@yorkbar.com. Following review of proposals by the YCBF Grants Committee, those submitting proposals will be notified by Saturday, Aug. 1, of the decision to invite full grant applications. Full grant applications are due no later than Monday, Aug. 31.
Proposals of no more than two pages should include a summary of the program or project and how it addresses YCBF's funding interests; program or project leadership and partners; estimated cost and other funders; and how the program or project will be sustained after initial funding. The YCBF will not consider proposals for annual operating expenses.
For more information, readers may contact Connor at 717-854-8755, ext. 206, or the aforementioned email address.
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