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2025 Guidelines & Application
by STEVE BAUN and MARGERY McNULTY
Co-Chairs, Charity Committee
Our CPA-PCA charity process has been slightly revised for the year 2025.
The charity committee has modified the application and vetting process just slightly. The purpose was to improve the standard application / process for 2025 and for the upcoming years. This is a living -document looking ahead, such that we can make necessary changes. Included with this introduction are the pages outlining what a charity would need to complete, submit and then the committee will review the applications.
We included images and brief intros to the charities awarded from 2024, such that the membership can see where the monies are going and how we as CPA are helping our local regions communities.
We encourage all members to participate and reach out to charities that are important to you and that will help our Regions community.
If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail.
Central PA Porsche Club Charity Giving Purpose & Guidelines
The Central PA Porsche Club is a group of like-minded car enthusiasts who seek to support local charities through their passion for Porsches.
Funding Priorities
The central PA Porsche seeks to fund programs and services that support veterans, automotive related scholarships, etc
Grant Eligibility
Eligible projects must serve individuals, groups and/or locations within the geographic area for of the region as defined by PCNA.
All applicants must be a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, or have a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization act as a fiscal sponsor for the proposed project.
Grant seekers may apply for any project that best fit their need and the Central PA PCA Charitable guidelines.
Grant Timeline
August 1, 2025: Application available
October 31, 2025: All applications materials must be submitted
Applicants will be notified of their status by November 31, 2025.
Proposed projects may take place at any time during the grant year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026. Only projects taking place during the stated grant year will be considered for this round of funding.
What we do not fund:
· Advertising
· Capital campaigns
· Direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations
· Individuals
· National and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence
· Religious organizations for religious purposes
· Retroactive projects
Criteria for Evaluating Proposals
The Central PA PCA committee makes all the grantmaking decisions and consists of a dedicated group of individuals committed to ensuring funds are used according to the grant guidelines. Committee members evaluate each applicant’s submission and make valuable suggestions to ensure that work supported by PCA will make a difference. The Grant Review Committee may request additional information about the grant proposal prior to making an award or denial.
Below is a list of the criteria utilized to evaluate applications.
· Connection to the Mission of Central PA PCA Club
· Need and target audience is clearly stated.
· Narrative provides a clear picture of all proposed actions and activities.
· Project/program dates and locations are clearly addressed and anticipated.
· Roles & responsibilities are defined and work to strengthen/enhance the project.
· Partnerships, collaborations, services and affiliations
are clearly defined if applicable.
· Funding:
· Project has a funding diversification plan and is not 100% dependent upon grant award.
· Budget Worksheet clearly defines where awarded funds will be applied.
· Project success is clearly defined and measurable.
· Goals are measurable and anticipated outcomes are clearly defined.
You may download the application form here. It is an interactive PDF that you can fill out digitally and email back to me, or download, print out, fill out manually and deliver by post mail.