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Pennsylvania grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Lumber Heritage Region Mini-Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale projects that celebrate and preserve the lumber heritage and natural beauty of 15 counties in Pennsylvania, targeting nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Pennsylvania Native Plant Society (PNPS) Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Native Plant Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support for projects that promote the conservation and appreciation of native plants in Pennsylvania, targeting volunteer organizations, students, educators, and artists engaged in related initiatives.

Environment
Individuals
Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to implement community-based programs that prevent youth violence and delinquency while promoting collaboration and effective reentry services for system-involved youth.

Youth
City or township governments
Environmental Education Grants Program
$65,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship among schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Pennsylvania.

Education
Independent school districts
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Responsive, Accountable Local Government in Philadelphia Grant Program
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve civic engagement and strengthen the relationship between residents and local government.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Watershed Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Increasing Investment in Philadelphia Parks
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to boost investment in Philadelphia's parks and recreation system, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Osteopathic Medicine Community Enhancing Grant Program
$50,000
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that promote community health and education through the principles of osteopathic medicine.

Health
Nonprofits
Coldwater Heritage Partnership Grant
$25,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to Pennsylvania-based organizations for developing and implementing conservation plans and projects that protect and restore coldwater streams and wild trout populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Increasing Green Stormwater Infrastructure
$2,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Philadelphia and Camden to implement projects that expand green stormwater infrastructure, benefiting local communities and enhancing environmental conditions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant
$250,000
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to fire, emergency medical services, and rescue organizations in areas affected by unconventional gas well drilling, enabling them to enhance their training and acquire necessary equipment for responding to related emergencies.

Safety
Nonprofits
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and qualified nonprofits in Pennsylvania to acquire land for public parks and conservation efforts, enhancing community recreation and protecting vital ecosystems.

Recreation
County governments
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
School Safety and Mental Health Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public schools in Pennsylvania to improve student and staff safety and mental health through various security and behavioral health initiatives.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Manufacturing PA Innovation Program
$70,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based higher education institutions and their students to collaborate with local manufacturing companies on innovative research projects that drive economic growth and job creation in the manufacturing sector.

International Development
Private institutions of higher education
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
​Agriculture and Youth Program Grant
$25,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to youth organizations in Pennsylvania that promote agricultural education, vocational skills, and leadership development for individuals aged 24 and younger.

Agriculture
Nonprofits