Scranton Area Foundation Grants
The Scranton Area Foundation makes grants to foster good ideas which have the potential to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of the people of Scranton and Lackawanna County. The Foundation responds to community needs and opportunities with grants in such diverse fields as health, education, arts, environment, human services, and civic affairs.
Organizations which serve the needs of residents in Lackawanna County are encouraged to keep the Foundation informed of their programs and services and to share their ideas about addressing community needs and opportunities.
- Facilitate cooperation and collaboration among people and organizations
- Support projects and people who demonstrate the opportunity for positive and significant change/results
- Improve the range and effectiveness of charitable programs and services in the community
- Take a well planned and timely approach to existing and emerging community issues
Grantmaking Objectives
In making grants, the Scranton Area Foundation seeks programs and projects which advance one or more of the following objectives:
Grant Application Process
Grant application is a 2 step process, beginning with the submission of your initial Letter of Intent (LOI), followed by a Grant Application.
To assure that your grant request has the best opportunity for funding, please follow the simple steps outlined in the Grant Application Process and submit a LOI and Application that is complete, compelling, and organized in a clear and concise manner.
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We do our best to match the applicants’ needs with the generosity of our donors.
Current Grant Programs
To see a list of our current Grant Programs , please see Our Grants.
Scranton Area Foundation Scholarships
If you would like more information on Scholarships, please see Our Scholarships.
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