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Attention Grant Seekers–Ten Grant Opportunities Available, Deadline August 1, 2017!
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) would like to remind grantseekers that the deadline for the ten below currently available TFEC grant opportunities is August 1, 2017. Within this grant cycle, proposed projects may take place at any time between January...
Harrisburg Hoopla Raises $5,500 for Local Nonprofits
What do you get when 101 people compete in field day events on behalf of 14 local nonprofit organizations? The Harrisburg Hoopla! Combining fun with philanthropy, this inaugural event raised $5,500 for local nonprofit organizations earlier this month. The event gave...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Awards Over $99,500 to Area Nonprofits
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to award forty grants to area nonprofits through five competitive grant opportunities and totaling over $99,500 in grant funds. Reviewed applications were submitted to the February 1, 2017 deadline and all...
Emerging Philanthropist Program Announces New Grant Opportunity
The Emerging Philanthropist Program (EPP), a joint project between The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP), is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity. In 2017, the EPP program will focus on eliminating root causes...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities is Now Accepting Applications for Nine Grant Opportunities
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce that nine grant opportunities are now available for application. Applicants either must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization act as...
TFEC Announces New Early Childhood Grant Opportunity; Letter of Intent Deadline April 15
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce that Letter of Intent Guidelines are now available for a NEW grant opportunity, The Greater Harrisburg Foundation Early Childhood Strategic Initiative: Phase Two. The mission of The Early Childhood...
Capital Campaign Review Board Committee (CCRB) makes decision to dissolve
After 30 years of service to the community, The Capital Campaign Review Board Committee (CCRB) has made the decision to bring their work to a close. This decision came as the result of much conversation surrounding the relevancy and need for this community service....
2017-2018 College Scholarships Available for Pennsylvania Students
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for high school and post-secondary students who reside in Pennsylvania. Scholarship applicants demonstrate individual excellence in areas such as community service,...
In Memory of Karen Snider
By now many of you know that our dear friend, Karen Snider, passed last week. Karen helped many people during her career, serving as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, CEO of Northwestern Human Services, and as the founder of Susquehanna...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Awards 12 Grants to Increase Nonprofit Capacity
The Greater Harrisburg Foundation (GHF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce 12 grant awards valued at $90,000 to support nonprofit organizations that enhance or benefit the lives of citizens in the Central...
