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Community Grants
The West Chester Downtown Foundation provides financial support for worthy, non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in the Greater West Chester Community.
Our Grants Committee evaluates applications for:
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their ability to meet human needs in our community;
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the quality of the program to deliver the services; and
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the match to our organization's mission statement: to promote community interest in the vitality, culture, and livability of downtown West Chester through education, historic preservation, and collaboration.
Applicants must complete and submit an Application for Funding together with supporting documentation. Supporting documents include proof of 501(c)(3) status and latest audited financial report or IRS Form 990.
Use the link below to obtain this year's application:
Applicants may submit an application as early as May 1, 2020 and all applications are due July 31st, 2020. Please submit applications to the email address specified within the document.
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Past Recipients
2019
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Maternal and Child Health Consortium
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Melton Center
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YMCA Believe and Achieve Program
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West Chester Area Senior Center
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Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
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Read2Dream Foundation
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The Salvation Army of West Chester
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West Chester Food Cupboard
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West Chester Public Library
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Act in Faith
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Bournelyf Special Camp
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Community Warehouse Project of Chester County
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Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children
2018
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Act in Faith
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Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children
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Volunteer English Program in Chester County
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Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
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Maternal and Child Health Consortium
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The Salvation Army of West Chester
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West Chester Food Cupboard
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YMCA Believe and Achieve Program
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Bournelyf Special Camp
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West Chester Area Senior Center
2017
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Act in Faith
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Chester County Historical Society
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Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
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Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
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Interfaith Housing
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Melton Center
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Oscar Lasko YMCA
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Volunteer English Program in Chester County
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West Chester Area Senior Center
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West Chester Food Cupboard
2016
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Arc of Chester County
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Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
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Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
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The Hickman
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Knights in Service (West Chester Educational Foundation)
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Melton Center
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Oscar Lasko YMCA Believe and Achieve Program
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West Chester Area Senior Center
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West Chester Food Cupboard
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West Chester Public Library
2015
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Act in Faith
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Chester County Historical Society
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Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
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Oscar Lasko YMCA Believe and Achieve Program
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West Chester Area Senior Center
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West Chester Public Library
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