Category: Community Grants

Education remains one of the most powerful ways to strengthen York County’s future. Understanding this, YCCF intentionally aligns its grantmaking with community needs and supports efforts that spark collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth. In 2025, YCCF invested more than $2.4 million in scholarships, organizations, and initiatives centered on education. While much of this funding supports […]

(York, PA, April 14, 2026) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to announce twenty-three grants totaling $239,780 to twenty-one local nonprofits. This round of grant funding is made possible through 11 donor-established funds dedicated to advancing the causes they care about. These grants support a diverse group of nonprofit organizations across York […]

(York, PA, April 7, 2026) The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to announce the first-round of its 2026 grant awards totaling $626,242 to thirty-four nonprofit organizations across York County that are driving meaningful, lasting change. Through strategic investments in housing, health, education, workforce development, environmental stewardship, and community connection, these grants reflect YCCF’s […]

(York, PA, January 28, 2026) –York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to share the impact of its work on the community in 2025. YCCF strives to create a vibrant York County by engaging donors, providing community leadership, and investing in high-impact initiatives while building endowments for future generations. The organization awarded 1,504 grants to […]

When it comes to raising children, the old adage, It takes a village, remains true to this day. As for teaching children, early childhood education experts agree that the child’s village can help lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. For York City children, that foundation is growing stronger thanks to the York City […]

(York, PA, August 13, 2025) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to announce over $907,000 in grants awarded to thirty-one nonprofit organizations. YCCF’s grantmaking programs, with the generous support of donors, has awarded a total of $5.7 million year-to-date to nonprofits serving the local community. These recent grants, along with others from the […]

Before its doors even opened, the nonprofit, Accountability for Life (AFL) received a grant from the Bob Hoffman Sports & Fitness Fund. That support laid the foundation—literally and figuratively—for a movement that’s transforming young lives across York and Adams Counties. Founded by career football coach Russ Stoner, AFL began as a lifeline for the York […]

(York, PA, April 16, 2025) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to announce its most recent round of grants to local nonprofits. The Foundation continues to fuel community transformation and remains committed to creating a vibrant and thriving community. In its first quarter, YCCF awarded over $228,700 in grants to thirteen nonprofit organizations. […]

(York, PA, February 12, 2025) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to announce its most recent round of grants to local nonprofits serving York County. The Foundation proudly continues its mission of fueling community transformation by awarding over $515,800 in grant awards to thirty-five local nonprofit organizations. “These grants reflect the diverse interests of […]

York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to announce its most recent round of grants to local nonprofits serving the York County community. Natalee Gunderson, President & CEO of YCCF, expressed her pride in the partnerships YCCF has created with both its donors and local nonprofits, stating, “YCCF’s donors are truly committed to investing in […]