Scranton Area Foundation Inc Grants

Letter of Inquiry process used in 2026 instead of the traditional Community Needs Grant cycle. It helps the Foundation understand emerging nonprofit needs and respond flexibly throughout 2026. LOIs may lead to follow-up conversations, invitations to apply for funding, or other support. Eligible applicants: Lackawanna County 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations of all sizes are encouraged to submit an LOI if they are experiencing significant organizational changes or financial challenges; Encouraged applicants anticipate meaningful impacts within the next 6–12 months; Encouraged applicants have been affected by federal, state, or other funding reductions, eliminations, delays, or policy changes; Encouraged applicants have not previously submitted a Community Support Initiative LOI; organizations that already submitted one do not need to submit another LOI at this time; Encouraged applicants would normally apply for Community Needs funding; The LOI is not intended to be a competitive grant application, and submitting one does not guarantee funding; Requests are accepted only through the online grant portal; no paper or emailed applications are accepted; Applicants must create a portal account with an email username, contact information, organization information including EIN/Tax ID, and contact information for the organization's Executive Officer; Community Needs grants go to registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that help enhance the quality of life in Lackawanna County; Applications are evaluated on community impact, organizational capability, and project feasibility and sustainability. Geography served: Lackawanna County.

Timely support for nonprofits facing urgent, unanticipated needs, such as emergency operating needs, sudden revenue shortfalls, unexpected funding cuts, emergency repairs or equipment failures, or other situations that could interrupt essential programs or services. Grant requests may be up to $5,000. Eligible applicants: Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that help enhance the quality of life in Lackawanna County; Must be facing urgent, unanticipated needs; Grant requests are limited to up to $5,000; Designed for needs requiring a response within approximately six to eight weeks; Requests are accepted only through the online grant portal; no paper or emailed applications are accepted; Applicants must create a portal account with an email username, contact information, organization information including EIN/Tax ID, and contact information for the organization's Executive Officer; Applications are evaluated on community impact, organizational capability, and project feasibility and sustainability. Geography served: Lackawanna County.