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Pennsylvania Capacity Building Grants

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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This program provides essential funding to nonprofit and public agencies in Pennsylvania to improve energy efficiency in low-income households, helping to reduce energy costs and enhance health and safety.

Energy
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Growth Grants Program
$10,000
Foundations Community Partnership
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to strengthen their capacity and support professional development for staff through various organizational initiatives and educational opportunities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Pennsylvania to enhance collaboration on shared services and improve community planning efforts for better municipal efficiency and effectiveness.

Community Development
City or township governments
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

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
Peer and Circuit Rider Grant Programs
$72,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments and municipal agencies in improving their recreational and conservation services through collaborative projects and shared professional expertise.

Community Development
City or township governments
WellSpan Emergency Services Fund
Contact for amount
Adams County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit emergency medical service providers in Adams County, Pennsylvania, to collaborate and improve their operations for a more effective regional EMS system.

Safety
Nonprofits
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
$5,926,215
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 15, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to help individuals and families quickly regain stable housing after experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
$35,000
Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area for strategic collaborations that enhance their effectiveness and sustainability.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP)
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to distressed municipalities in Pennsylvania to develop and implement long-term financial management plans aimed at achieving fiscal sustainability and improving local governance.

Science and Technology
County governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST)
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, authorities, and private entities for improving water infrastructure, including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management, across Pennsylvania.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Planning Technical Assistance Program (C-TAP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides technical assistance to local and county governments in Pennsylvania to enhance their community planning efforts and achieve effective development outcomes.

Community Development
County governments
EQT Foundation Capacity Building Grants
$25,000
EQT Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $25,000 to help nonprofit organizations in EQT Corporation's service areas improve their operations and effectiveness through various capacity-building projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments
John H. Shook Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The John H. Shook Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and agencies that enhance the quality of life for older adults in Franklin County and the Central Pennsylvania region.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
2024 Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund
$100,000
City of Philadelphia
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 4, 2024

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The City of Philadelphia's Community Resilience and Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund is offering $15,000 grants to 20 Philadelphia-based organizations working on long-term environmental justice projects, with the aim to support grassroots activism, community resilience, and the removal of environmental injustices.

Environment
County governments
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and not-for-profit entities in Pennsylvania to enhance community well-being through job creation, infrastructure improvements, and business development in the Appalachian Region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP)
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2021

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

The General Appropriation Act of 2020 (1A of 2020) and the Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2020 (Act 17A of 2020) together appropriated a combined total of $5,000,000 to establish the State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP). The SFCTP is intended to ensure adequate community support following the closure of commonwealth facilities in directly impacted and contiguous counties. Financial Info: The General Appropriation Act of 2020 (1A of 2020) and the Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2020 (Act 17A of 2020) together appropriated a combined total of $5,000,000 to establish the State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP). The SFCTP is intended to ensure adequate community support following the closure of commonwealth facilities in directly impacted and contiguous counties.

Environment
City or township governments
COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

The COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program was established to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hazard pay is intended to keep front-line employees working in sectors that are vital to every Pennsylvanians’ existence. The program will help employers provide hazard pay for their employees to retain current employees. This reimbursement-based grant is for employers who will be offering hazard pay over the eligible program period. For general questions about the program or specific application questions, visit our Hazard Pay FAQs. Hazard Pay FAQs Financial Info: The COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program was established to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hazard pay is intended to keep front-line employees working in sectors that are vital to every Pennsylvanians’ existence. The program will help employers provide hazard pay for their employees to retain current employees. This reimbursement-based grant is for employers who will be offering hazard pay over the eligible program period. For general questions about the program or specific application questions, visit our Hazard Pay FAQs. Hazard Pay FAQs

Health
Small businesses
Statewide Waterway Access Grant
$30,000
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2025

Date Added

Apr 5, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for the design, construction, or improvement of public access facilities for non-motorized waterway recreation.

Capacity Building
County governments