Community Stewardship
Through the Community Stewardship Grant Program, The Steinman Foundation evaluates funding opportunities in a variety of categories central to improving the quality of life in Lancaster County that are not within the Foundation’s primary areas of focus. Community Stewardship grant applications are reviewed on a yearly basis, in September, and have a minimum grant amount of $5,000.
Priority will be given to funding opportunities that fall within the following categories:
![Community Stewardship digging](https://steinmanfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Community-Stewardship-digging.jpg)
Environmental Conservation & Sustainability
The Foundation invests in land preservation, environmental conservation, water quality improvement, and environmental education in Lancaster County.
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Health & Human Services
The Foundation supports programs and initiatives that focus on the needs of underserved members of the Lancaster County community.
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Civic & Community
The Foundation supports programs and initiatives that prioritize health and safety within the community. Examples include leadership development, affordable housing, public safety, youth development, and parks & recreation.
![kids-imagination](https://steinmanfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kids-imagination.jpg)
Arts
The Foundation continues to support the art related initiatives with an emphasis on youth and creating vibrant downtown business districts.
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Education
The Foundation supports educational opportunities and initiatives for learners of all ages throughout Lancaster County.