Welcoming Communities Grant Returns for the Fourth Year

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Back for the fourth year, Downtown Inc and the Cultural Alliance of York County are excited to announce the application period is now open for the Welcoming Communities York City Grants program.

The Welcoming Communities Grant program is administered by Downtown Inc and is made possible through Better York and the financial support of Better York, Powder Mill Foundation, the York County Community Foundation, and in partnership with the Cultural Alliance of York County. The goal of the grant program is to identify and provide financial support to sustainable community events that contribute to creating a welcoming and connected community for all in York City – through diversity, accessibility, and cultural representation. Grant amounts up to $2,000 will be considered, and the average grant amount is $1,500 or less. A total of $15,000 in grant funds will be allocated in 2023 for events taking place from May 1, 2023-May 1, 2024 in the City of York.

Grant Schedule:

  • Letter of Interest portal opens Monday, February 6, 2023.

  • Deadline to submit a Letter of Interest is Monday, February 20, 2023 at 5pm ET.

  • Selected applicants will be invited to fill out a Full Application by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

  • Applicants will be notified of the funding decision by April 19, 2023

  • Grants will begin disbursement on Friday, April 21, 2023 (pending completion of grantee paperwork)

Note: In the interest of treating all applicants fairly, Better York will not entertain requests for funding events or programs outside of the annual application period.

Application Details:

Download a copy of the Letter of Interest questions to review ahead of time by clicking below:
Welcoming Communities York City 2023 Grant Letter of Interest.

Eligibility:

  • Individuals or organizations may apply. Applicants are not required to be a 501(c)3.

  • Priority will be given to events that have not received a Welcoming Communities Grant in 2020 or 2021.

  • New programs and events, as well as established events are eligible.

  • Events must be held in York City between 5/1/2023 and 5/1/2024.

  • Events must be open to the public at no cost

Additional questions can be directed to (717) 849-2331 or email info@downtownyorkpa.com.