July 31, 2024
Community Giving Foundation: Berwick recognizes that nonprofit organizations continue to play a vital role in the well-being of our community. The Healthy Workplace Grant program was designed to encourage happy, healthy teams within nonprofit organizations. Grants can be used to purchase supplies/equipment, programming, professional development, etc., to boost the mental and physical health of your team. The goal of the application process is to encourage creative methods for increasing health and positivity in your office.
How to Apply
Beginning August 1st, complete a short grant application through the Foundation’s grant website. Visit csgiving.org/grants and click on the “Grant Site Login” button. The application requires the following information:
- Organization Name
- Number of Employees
- Service Area
- Healthy Workplace Proposal: In 100 words or less, explain how you would use a one-time grant to promote the overall health of your office staff. Creativity is encouraged!
- Budget for Funding Request
Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $200-1,000. The application deadline is August 29th, 11:59pm online. Grant awards will be announced this fall.
Eligibility
All 501(c) and government nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply, regardless of whether they have a current or pending grant with the Foundation. The service area for this grant round is the Berwick Health and Wellness Fund service area:
- Columbia County Boroughs: Berwick Borough, Benton Borough, Briar Creek Borough, Stillwater Borough.
- Columbia County Townships: Benton Township, Briar Creek Township, Fishing Creek Township, Mifflin Township, North Centre Township, South Centre Township.
- Luzerne County Boroughs: Berwick Borough, Conyngham Borough, Nescopeck Borough, New Columbus Borough, Shickshinny Borough.
- Luzerne County Townships: Butler Township, Conyngham Township, Hollenback Township, Hunlock Township, Huntington Township, Nescopeck Township, Salem Township, Sugarloaf Township, Union Township.
Questions? Contact Karri Harter, Grant and Scholarship Administrator, at [email protected] or 570-752-3930.