First Community Foundation Partnership
First Community Foundation Partnership (FCFP) is a community foundation based in Williamsport, PA that has partnered with philanthropists since 1916 to support nonprofits and provide scholarships across north central Pennsylvania. The site presents grant and scholarship programs, community impact stories, and donor services.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Pennsylvania‑based nonprofit (especially north‑central PA counties) seeking project or operating support for community development, education, youth, arts, food security, or similar local services.
Good Fit
- • Operates in Lycoming or neighboring counties in Pennsylvania.
- • Seeks grants in the $5K–$250K range and can demonstrate local impact.
- • Has programmatic alignment with community development, education, youth services, libraries, food security, or cultural organizations.
- • Can demonstrate past or potential partnership with local funders or participation in regional grant initiatives (e.g., Raise the Region).
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Pennsylvania (about 99% of dollars), with only minimal out‑of‑state distributions despite a small number of other states appearing in records.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large recipient base (167 distinct organizations and 243 grants) across many program types, indicating a broad and diverse portfolio of independent grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (48 new recipients in the latest year, roughly 29% of grantees) but there are no public application guidelines; the combination of observed turnover and listed program contacts suggests some real opportunity for unfamiliar applicants, though not a clearly codified open competition.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
