PCHF offers eligible organizations serving the greater Phoenixville area the opportunity to apply for a limited number of mini grants per fiscal year until the pool of funds is exhausted.

The 25-26 mini grant program is now open! Please be sure to review the new eligibility guidelines and contact PCHF staff to discuss your request before applying.

Mini grants can only be accessed through a code given by PCHF staff. All organizations must contact the foundation to talk about your mini-grant idea before receiving the code. We can help make sure your best idea shines through!

We do not reimburse for projects/programs that have already been funded or paid for by the applying organizations. Mini grants are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Organizations that receive a mini grant will need to complete a final report once the funds are spent. Applicants may apply for one mini grant in each of two categories, for a maximum of two grants per fiscal year. 

The Mini Grant Categories Are:

Capacity Building

Organizational Development – Max Grant: $5,000 

  • These grants assist with training and educational programs that strengthen the governance structure, program accountability, and program sustainability of your organization. Programs that may qualify for this funding are board training, staff development/leadership, DEI training, strategic planning, outcome-based training/resources, marketing/branding, and strategic planning. These grants are meant to address an organizational problem, add to existing capacity, or test a solution. Existing and/or recurring costs are not eligible. All grants are one-time only.

IT – Max Grant – Max Grant: $5,000 

  • These grants are for the purchase of IT equipment to increase operational capacity. Types of eligible equipment include computer hardware, software upgrades, printers, training associated with equipment/program upgrades, tablets, and laptops. Security equipment, outdoor cameras, and alarm systems are not eligible. Requests for existing and recurring costs, such as software subscriptions, are not allowed unless the organization is testing the usefulness of the solution.

Transportation

Ride for Health – Max Grant: $2,500 

Click Here to Apply for a Mini Grant

Grant Eligibility

Organizations must have the following:

  • Current 501(c)3 status (or fiscal sponsorship)​
  • Services provided to PCHF’s geographic area of interest​
  • Directors and Officers insurance​
  • Operating budget of less than $3 million​
  • Must be a current annual grantee OR have received an annual grant within the last 2 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is PCHF changing the mini grant eligibility requirements?

PCHF is updating mini grant eligibility requirements to ensure that funds go to our partners to support their capacity building and provide transportation assistance to clients for health and human service appointments (where appropriate). This allows PCHF to make the most impactful grants possible with limited funds.

Why are the mini grants password protected?

Mini grants are password protected to ensure that staff can discuss all requests with applicants. This allows us to make sure your best grant shines through! 

Can I apply for multiple mini grants in one year?

Organizations may apply for one mini grant in each of the two categories per fiscal year, for a maximum of two grants.

Can I still apply for an AED mini grant?

PCHF no longer offers AED mini grants as there are many other resources out there now. The following organizations provide support for AED purchases:

I’ve never received a grant from PCHF. Can I still apply for a mini grant?

The mini grants support the efforts of current or recent grantees. Organizations that have not received a grant from PCHF or have not been recently funded are invited to submit an application during our annual grant process. You can always contact staff throughout the year for more information about that process.