Berks County Community Foundation, in partnership with Northern Berks Connects (formerly the Hamburg Area School District Initiative), invites proposals from schools, and nonprofit entities to support a one-year pilot program.
The selected organization will provide and oversee staff responsible for developing and maintaining a localized resource guide for the Hamburg area and its surrounding municipalities, coordinating community networking events, and supporting collaboration among community leaders. This initiative seeks to improve access to essential resources for basic human needs – including food & water, shelter & housing, health & medical resources, transportation services and safety & security issues.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the capacity to carry out the following activities:
- Coordinate, plan, and host two to three (2–3) Northern Berks Connects networking events annually.
- Collaborate with the Northern Berks Connects Steering Committee to respond to identified community needs.
- Create and maintain a Northern Berks Connects website and localized digital and printed resource guide.
- Regularly update and maintain the web-based and printable resource guide.
- Distribute resource information to participants in Northern Berks Connects.
- Explore strategies to support the sustainability of the initiative over the next two to three years.
Proposals are due by May 18th. Visit the foundation’s Grant Application Portal or click below to submit your organization’s proposal now.
Before submitting an application, review the Community Foundation’s grantee standards on the website.
Questions? Reach out!
Email your questions to Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer of Berks County Community Foundation at cindym@bccf.org.
