The Upper Bucks Community Fund, managed by the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, offers funding to nonprofit organizations and programs serving the Upper Bucks area, encompassing the Palisades, Pennridge, and Quakertown School Districts. This grant aligns with the foundation's mission to support local communities by addressing specific needs within the Upper Bucks County. The grant prioritizes projects that enhance education and achievements in technology and science, as well as programs in visual, performing, and industrial arts, art education, agricultural education, and the conservation of rural life.
The target beneficiaries are residents of Upper Bucks County, specifically those within the geographic areas served by the Palisades, Quakertown, and Pennridge School Districts. The impact goals are to support programs that foster interest, education, and achievements in key areas like technology, science, and the arts, while also preserving rural life. This grant aims to enhance the quality of life and opportunities for community members through targeted programmatic support.
The grant program consists primarily of two area-of-interest funds. The Richard E. Gasser Fund focuses on technology, science, and technology-related fields, aiming to enhance interest, education, and achievements in these areas. The Erwin J. and Gertrude K. Neusch Fund supports charitable programs benefiting residents in the Quakertown and Palisades School Districts, with a focus on visual, performing, and industrial arts; art education; agricultural education; and the conservation of rural life.
The expected outcomes include increased engagement and achievement in science and technology, as well as enriched cultural and educational opportunities in the arts and agricultural education. Measurable results could include the number of participants served by funded programs, improvements in educational outcomes, and successful preservation efforts of rural life. The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation's strategic priority, as evidenced by this fund, is to empower local communities through strategic funding that addresses diverse needs and fosters positive development.
Eligibility requires applicants to be publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing services in Upper Bucks County within the specified school districts. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, with the amount dependent on the quality and number of applications. Grants cannot be used for educational scholarships for pre-K, primary, secondary, or post-secondary education, nor for individuals.
