Community Health Foundation

PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION

CAPACITY BUILDING MINI-GRANT PROGRAM

 An ongoing mini-grant program for non-profit organizations serving the greater Phoenixville region  Intended to assist non-profit organizations with training and educational programs that strengthen the governance structure, program accountability, and program sustainability.

PROGRAMS THAT MAY QUALIFY FOR A GRANT INCLUDE:

 Board of Director Training  Strategic Planning  Standards for Excellence Activities  Outcome-Based Program Evaluation  Staff Development Training  Fund Development Training/Resources

TO APPLY: Complete a Mini-Grant Request Form signed by the current Board Chair. Attach all relevant information (as appropriate). If you have any questions, contact: Lynn Pike Hartman, Vice President-Programs 610-917-9890 or [email protected]. This application is also available on-line at www.pchf1.org

PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION

Revised 4/8/2018 CAPACITY BUILDING MINI-GRANT PROGRAM

Background

The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation has established this mini-grant program to promote good governance and best practices within the non-profit organizations that serve the greater Phoenixville region. This Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program will consider requests for up to $1,000 for capacity-building activities such as strategic planning, board training, outcome-based program evaluations, organizational sustainability, etc.

Eligibility

 Funding through this Min-Grant program is available one-time within a three- year period  Mini-grants can be requested at any time.  $1,000 is the maximum mini-grant or 50% of the cost of the capacity building activity – whichever is lower. The following municipalities are within the Foundation’s eligible service area: Chester County Charlestown Township Phoenixville Borough East Coventry Township Schuylkill Township East Nantmeal Township Spring City Borough East Vincent Township South Coventry Township East Pikeland Township West Vincent Township North Coventry Township West Pikeland Township Montgomery County Collegeville Borough Royersford Borough Limerick Township Trappe Borough Lower Pottsgrove Township Upper Providence Township Lower Providence Township

Revised 4/8/2018 CAPACITY BUILDING MINI-GRANT PROGRAM GRANT REQUEST FORM

______Name of Person Making the Request Title Date Non-Profit Organization______Street Address ______Town, State, Zip Code ______Day-time Phone ______E- mail______

Amount Requested $______.

Please address the following points in a narrative attachment not to exceed two pages:

1. The purpose for which the requested funds will be used; 2. Expected outcomes; 3. Cost documentation; 4. Explain how this capacity building activity will positively affect your organization 5. Attach any supporting documents.

Do you agree to provide a report on the use of the funds? ____yes ____no

Does the mission of your organization impact: ____ Access to Healthcare and human services; ____ Leadership and Innovation; ____ Healthy Lifestyles and communities

How did you learn about this grant opportunity? ______

______//______Board Chair [please print] Signature of Board Chair Date

Send to: Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Lynn Pike Hartman, Vice President - Programs 821 Gay Street Phoenixville, PA 19460

PHCF USE ONLY Date Received ______Approved? Yes  No  Date Responded______By whom? ______

Revised 4/8/2018 Phoenixville Community Health Foundation

The mission of the Foundation is to improve the health and quality of life of people through grant making and community involvement within the greater Phoenixville community.

The over-riding goals of the Foundation are:  To increase the years of healthy life for all Phoenixville area people;  To reduce health disparities among all economic, age and racial groups;  To achieve access to, and awareness of, needed prevention and treatment services for all Phoenixville area citizens; and  To create a community environment that is safer and more healthful.

The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Strives to be a …

Champion of the Community

Revised 4/8/2018