Agency Selection Guidelines for 2023
Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser

• 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 2023 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 2023 Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser must provide follow-up documentation. This documentation will detail how the funds were utilized within six months of the date of the fundraiser