Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) provides clear, supportive, and accessible grantmaking to strengthen nonprofits and community partners across western Montgomery County, northern Chester County, and eastern Berks County. Our process ensures every applicant understands eligibility, expectations, and the steps needed to submit a competitive and complete proposal.
PRCF welcomes organizations that share our mission of advancing health, education, and economic opportunity.
Before you begin an application, take a few minutes to confirm that your organization and request are eligible and aligned with PRCF’s funding priorities. This helps you avoid investing time in a proposal that cannot be considered and ensures your request is positioned to be competitive.
You are likely a good fit to apply if:
For complete eligibility requirements, special guidance, grant limits, and what PRCF does not fund, review Core Grant Policies & Guidance before applying.
If you are applying for the first time or proposing a new project, we strongly encourage you to submit a Grant Concept Form before starting your full application. This optional step allows PRCF staff to:
PRCF offers two standard competitive grant cycles each year to provide predictable and transparent funding opportunities for nonprofits and community partners. This consistent schedule allows applicants to plan proposals, gather necessary documentation, and prepare strong applications well in advance of submission deadlines, ensuring that projects align with PRCF’s strategic priorities and community impact goals.
March 1 – March 31
(11:59 PM)
Early June
(Grants begin July 1)
Interim: Jan 15
Final: July 1
September 1 – September 30
(11:59 PM)
Early December
(Grants begin Jan 1)
Interim: July 15
Final: Feb 1
Off-cycle consideration is limited and invitation only in exceptional circumstances. If you believe an urgent situation may qualify, contact our grants team to discuss whether off-cycle consideration is appropriate.
This resident-led, equity-driven initiative empowers community members to direct resources where they are most needed. PCVGF provides grants of up to $15,000 for grassroots solutions. Funding decisions are informed by a resident advisory council.
Announcements about upcoming PCVGF cycles are shared via our News & Publications and social media.
Our virtual grant information session provides essential information on funding priorities, eligibility, and application procedures. Historic recordings and slides are archived in our Resource Center library for ongoing reference.
PRCF is committed to supporting applicants throughout the process. During a designated window before each application deadline, technical assistance sessions are available.
These optional, one-on-one consultations with a Grants Team Member provide:
Please contact the Program Officer for your program area if you need assistance.
All PRCF grant applications must be submitted through our secure online portal.
Applicants must select the appropriate form based on request size and project type:
PRCF currently uses distinct application forms for three primary grant types: Direct Service, Capacity Building, and Systems Reform. Carefully select the form that best matches your project type.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring timely submission. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
If you are exploring a new project idea or applying for the first time, we strongly encourage you to complete our Grant Concept Form before starting your full application. While not required, this short form gives our team an early look at your proposal and allows us to offer helpful feedback on how your project may align with PRCF’s funding priorities. After submission, a member of our staff will follow up to schedule a conversation and guide you through next steps.
Log in to continue or start new applications using your existing credentials.
Organizations may have multiple authorized users linked to the same organizational account. Each applicant is required to create their own unique login profile.
All submitted applications undergo a multi-phase review process to ensure equitable, transparent decision-making.
Applicants will be notified of award decisions approximately eight weeks after the close of each application cycle.
Award notifications include:
Program Officers evaluate eligibility, alignment with strategic priorities, project design, and capacity.
Peer advisors contribute community context and review recommendations.
Final decisions are made by the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation’s Board.
PRCF requires all grantees to publicly acknowledge Foundation support. This visibility helps celebrate community partnerships and demonstrates grantee impact. Access logo files, language templates, and branding guidelines in our Brand Center.
PRCF emphasizes learning alongside grantees to improve outcomes across the region. Active evaluation ensures accountability while strengthening shared knowledge.
Shared Learning Philosophy:
PRCF’s reporting is not purely compliance-driven. Our shared impact model is designed to:
Brief written update submitted via the Grant Portal midway through your grant period.
Comprehensive written report submitted at the end of the grant period through the portal, outlining expenditures, outcomes, and lessons learned.
Grantees participate in pre- and post-project surveys embedded in the application and report forms. These track community-wide progress toward long-term goals.
This year, every gift can go twice as far thanks to a $50,000 matching opportunity. Your support fuels early action, resident-led solutions, and lasting community resources.
Emerging Needs & Rapid Response Fund:
Help us respond early to new and growing challenges by piloting and expanding solutions before a problem becomes a crisis.
Pottstown Community Voices Grant Fund:
Power resident-led grantmaking that funds local projects shaped by lived experience and community priorities.
Diana Smith Memorial Endowment:
Support student loan debt relief for nurses and behavioral health professionals serving the Boyertown and Tri-County area.
Boyertown Pool Construction Fund:
Help restore and rebuild the Boyertown Pool by supporting essential repairs and improvements for long-term community use.
