Grant Guidelines & Application
THE 2026 GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
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PLEASE READ THE EXPANDED 2026 GRANT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION
The Clinton County Community Foundation, Inc. encourages all eligible nonprofits and municipal subdivisions to apply for a competitive grant each calendar year between Oct. 1 and Dec. 2.
To be considered for a competitive grant, it is necessary that your grant-funded project benefit Clinton County residents.
It is also required that your organization:
- Be designated as a 501(c) by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service reflected by a letter from the IRS confirming that tax-exemption status.
- Have a valid Pennsylvania Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (BCCO) certificate (or exemption letter) to provide.
- Provide your nonprofit's most recent IRS 990 form.
Here is the link to the state's website for charitable organizations: Home (pa.gov). This link will take you directly to the page where all the links are to
- Apply for the certificate using the BCCO-10 or
- Request exemption using the BCCO-9.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU'RE
NONPROFIT/AGENCY IS ELIGIBLE
All grant recipients must provide an evaluative report
to the Foundation by Dec. 1 of the grant year, explaining
how the funds were spent and the impact.
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NOT DOING SO MAKES YOUR NONPROFIT OR AGENCY
INELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR FUNDS IN THE NEW YEAR.
Guidelines and a Grant Application for the Foundation's 2026 grant program can be obtained as of Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Be aware, grant guidelines are online but are subject to change. All 2026 proposals sent by postal mail must be postmarked no later than Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. All proposals provided in person must be submitted to the Foundation office directly at 350 East Water St., Lock Haven, Pa., by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
Call (570) 220-1038 or visit this site. Once your application is complete, mail or drop off no less than 12 paper copies of the completed two-page application with supporting documentation. Please include just one copy of your IRS Form 990, one copy of your Bureau of Charitable Organizations (BOCO) certificate, and one copy of your current 501 (c) IRS exemption letter. We do NOT accept applications by email. Please mail your paper copies to:
Clinton County Community Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 652
350 East Water Street
Lock Haven PA 17745
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