The Barra Foundation (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    The Barra Foundation

    Summary

    The Barra Foundation funds organizations and projects that enable the foundation to achieve greater social impact in the Philadelphia five-county region through strategic grant-making in the areas of:

    • Arts and Culture - The Barra Foundation seeks to promote the sustainability of a vibrant arts and culture sector and thus expand and deepen its role in the lives of individuals, communities, and the region;
    • Education - The Barra Foundation supports organizations that create and deliver effective educational approaches to students in Pre-K to 12th grade;
    • Health - The Barra Foundation supports organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life through initiatives in the field of health; and,
    • Human Services - The foundations priority is to address the unmet needs of under-served individuals and the communities in which they live.

     The main goals of the foundation are:

    • To advance the health, education, well-being, achievement, and life prospects of low-income, under-served individuals and communities; and,
    • To enrich the quality of life for all by promoting the sustainability of a vibrant arts and cultural community.

     The Barra Foundation offers three different types of grants within each of its funding areas. They are:

    • Project Grants are one-time and multi-year grants to achieve specific goals within the four funding areas;
    • Planning Grants are one-time grants designed to assist nonprofit organizations facing a critical juncture due to significant challenges or opportunities; and,
    • Community Fund Grants are smaller, unrestricted annual grants between $2,000 and $15,000 per year.
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    The online application is available at: https://www.grantinterface.com/barra/Common/LogOn.aspx.

    Contacts

    The Barra Foundation
    200 W. Lancaster Avenue
    Suite 202
    Wayne, PA 19870-4046
    (610) 964-7601
    (610) 964-0155
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Non-profit organizations in the five-county Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area are eligible to apply.

    Deadline Details

    Initial requests for Project Grants should be made by completing the online Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Project Grant LOIs may be submitted at any time of the year. Initial requests for Planning Grants should be made by completing the online Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Project Grant LOIs may be submitted at any time of the year. Community Fund Grants application deadlines for each program area are:

    • Human Services: Applications are due between January 1 and March 1, annually,
    • Arts and Culture: Applications are due between April 1 and June 1, annually,
    • Health: Applications are due between July 1 and September 1, annually, and,
    • Education: Applications are due between July 1 and September 1, annually.

    Award Details

    For Project Grants and Planning Grants award amounts vary based on proposals. Community Fund Grants range from $2,000 to $15,000.

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