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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in Pennsylvania's waterways, targeting organizations like watershed associations, municipalities, and conservation districts to implement effective water quality improvement strategies.

Environment
County governments
Solar Energy Program (SEP)
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Pennsylvania to promote the development and expansion of solar energy projects and manufacturing.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Montgomery County’s Open Space Grant Program
$500,000
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County for the permanent preservation of open space, including land acquisitions and conservation easements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
902 Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and counties to develop and implement effective recycling programs that improve local recycling efforts and infrastructure.

Environment
County governments
PA Life Science Greenhouse Initiative
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This program provides funding and support to life sciences and biotechnology startups in Pennsylvania to foster innovation, job creation, and the commercialization of new technologies.

Health
Small businesses
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Local Government Capital Projects Loan Program (LGCPLP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides low-interest loans to small municipalities in Pennsylvania to help finance essential equipment purchases and the construction or renovation of municipal facilities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities and redevelopment authorities in Pennsylvania for developing and revitalizing business-ready sites to attract new businesses and stimulate economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
CNX Foundation Grant
$30,000,000
CNX Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to grassroots organizations in the Appalachian Basin that address critical community challenges such as food insecurity, health, and vocational training, with a focus on creating lasting, measurable improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program
$15,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to Pennsylvania farmers for professional planning services that enhance farm sustainability, business continuity, and strategic growth.

Agriculture
Individuals
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program
Contact for amount
Santander Bank
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Resilient Environments for Aging and Dementia in Your Communities (READY) Grant Program
$50,000
Grantmakers In Aging
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local governments to create innovative and supportive environments for older adults, caregivers, and individuals living with dementia in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania for projects focused on education, economic development, community development, and health, with an emphasis on regional collaboration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grow NORCO Grant
$50,000
Northampton County
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Northampton County for projects that improve economic prosperity and quality of life, such as public infrastructure, community planning, and quality of life enhancements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Highmark Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Highmark Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in western and central Pennsylvania and West Virginia that are implementing innovative health initiatives to improve community and family health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits