Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation Grant Program (2026)

About this program

The Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF), a regional fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), offers annual competitive grants up to $12,000 (with an additional $10,000 available in 2026 specifically for housing-related needs) to support programs that improve quality of life for individuals and families in Mechanicsburg (zip codes 17050 and 17055). Priority areas include arts & culture, community development and town pride, education, environment, health & human services, housing stability, hospice and care for terminal illnesses, and early childhood education; funded projects should demonstrate achievable outcomes, potential for replication, collaboration, and sustainability, and grant recipients are required to attend the Fall award reception. Eligible applicants are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the specified Mechanicsburg zip codes or projects sponsored by a registered 501(c)(3); applications are accepted via the TFEC Grants Portal from June 1, 2026 through September 1, 2026.