Pennsylvania Community Foundation Marks 110 Years With $2.43 Million in Birthday Grants to 7 Lycoming County Groups
The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) announced its 110th-anniversary "birthday grants" on November 13: $2,434,100 awarded to seven organizations in Lycoming County. The foundation received 25 applications requesting a combined $10,388,044; its board voted the final list on November 10, with individual requests ranging from $250,000 to $500,000.
Funded projects include Bodine Park in the Hughesville area, awarded $271,800; Shaw Park in the City of Williamsport, awarded $292,500; and the Susquehanna Health Foundation, awarded $500,000, the largest single grant. The foundation said the one-time round marks its 110th year and targets capital projects improving public spaces, health and community services in the county.
FCFP is a community foundation serving north-central Pennsylvania from Williamsport, administering hundreds of charitable funds created by local donors. Community foundations pool local giving and distribute grants according to donor intent and community needs.
(Source: First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania)
Source: First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania
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