Agency Selection Guidelines
- Recipient must be a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization serving the residents of Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Funds can only be utilized in Monroe County
- Agency must either be a direct service provider, or a Monroe County non-profit that will enable county direct service providers to develop efficiencies and improve direct delivery of services (thus maximizing impact).
- Agency must have a history of operations for a minimum of three years
- Funds will not be considered for capital campaigns, annual funds, or endowments
- Preference given to initiatives that support Social Determinants of Health-(SDOH). SDOH are conditions in the environment’s outcomes that affect a wide range of health issues and the quality-of-life. Conditions (social, economic, and physical) that are deemed by the sub-committee as a critical community need
- The following non-profit organizations are NOT eligible:
- Political campaigns, candidates, parties, partisan activities, or lobbying groups
- Individual churches or denominational/religious organizations that restrict services based on religious preferences.
- Programs that benefit an individual
- Emergency service organizations (e.g., police, firefighters, first aid)
- Recreation leagues, or non-professional sports teams
- Non-profit beneficiaries of the 2026 Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser must wait a minimum of two years before re-applying. Organizations are eligible in the third year after being a recipient
- Beneficiaries of the 2026 Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser must provide follow-up documentation. This documentation will detail how the funds were utilized within eight months of the date of the fundraiser
The application submission deadline is June 12, 2026.
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