Community Partnership Foundation Grant

The Family Trust Foundation, formerly known as the Community Partnership Foundation, is a private charitable organization that provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving communities in York County and Greenville County. As a 501(c)(3) entity, the foundation is focused on strengthening local impact through strategic philanthropy. Its grantmaking emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and measurable improvements in quality of life. The foundation supports organizations that demonstrate a strong ability to bring together people, ideas, and resources to address community needs effectively. The 2026 Annual Grant Cycle is designed to distribute funding across four core priority areas: Education Enrichment, Shelter, Food Insecurity, and Health and Wellness. These categories reflect the foundation’s commitment to addressing critical needs within the community while ensuring a balanced allocation of resources. Each cycle guarantees that at least one nonprofit will be funded in each category, reinforcing equitable distribution of support. The foundation prioritizes programs that demonstrate meaningful, measurable outcomes and a strong capacity for community impact. Funding awards for this cycle begin at a minimum of 5000 dollars per recipient, with the potential for larger awards depending on the organization’s scope, demonstrated need, and capacity to execute impactful programming. Education Enrichment funding supports initiatives that enhance learning, academic success, and skill-building opportunities. Shelter funding focuses on housing stability, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homelessness prevention. Food Insecurity funding supports access to nutritious food through distribution programs and community initiatives. Health and Wellness funding promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being through healthcare access and prevention efforts. Eligibility for the grant is limited to nonprofit organizations operating within York County or Greenville County. Applicants must either hold a 501(c)(3) designation, be in the process of obtaining that status, or operate under a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) designation. Organizations must demonstrate alignment with one of the four funding categories and provide detailed information about their mission, programming, and financial structure. Additional requirements include submission of organizational financial documents, such as an annual budget and prior fiscal year profit and loss statement, as well as proof of tax-exempt status. The application process is conducted through an online form and requires detailed responses to organizational and programmatic questions. Applicants must describe how funds will be used, outline their community impact in concise terms, and identify how they will recognize the foundation if awarded funding. Required components include organizational contact information, board member listings, administrative cost percentages, and supporting documentation uploads. The process emphasizes clarity, accountability, and alignment with funding priorities. The application window for the 2026 cycle opens on May 1, 2026, and closes on May 31, 2026. Selected grant recipients will be notified in advance of the Family Trust Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament, where awards are formally presented. Attendance at this event, scheduled for September 14, 2026, is mandatory for recipients, who must provide at least one representative to volunteer and accept the grant. Organizations that receive funding in the 2026 cycle are not eligible to reapply until 2028, reinforcing a rotational funding model. The foundation evaluates applications based on demonstrated impact, alignment with funding priorities, organizational capacity, and commitment to community inclusivity. Preference is given to programs that show strong potential for measurable outcomes and long-term benefit. While no formal scoring rubric is published, emphasis is clearly placed on impact, collaboration, and contribution to community well-being. No direct contact information or PDF guidelines are provided in the source material, and applicants are expected to rely on the application form and provided instructions for submission.

Focus on demonstrating measurable community impact; align clearly with one of the four funding categories; provide concise and specific use of funds; highlight inclusivity and quality of life improvements