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READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Gail Deimler Charitable Fund
$10,000
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific Pennsylvania counties that provide essential healthcare services and assistance to vulnerable populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Historical & Archival Records Care Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofits and local government entities for the preservation and accessibility of historically significant original documents.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Helping Today Grant Program
$50,000
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits in Erie County, Pennsylvania, to support a wide range of projects that address community needs in areas such as economic growth, education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Level Up & Launch Initiative
Contact for amount
United Way of Lancaster County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This initiative provides funding to local nonprofits in Lancaster County for innovative projects that address challenges in education, economic mobility, and health, while also offering opportunities for community matching contributions to amplify their impact.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
LGBT Fund Grants
$7,500
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Pennsylvania, for projects that promote inclusivity, mental health, and well-being within the LGBTQ+ community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Region 11: Creative Sector Flex Fund
$5,000
Centre Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000 to support various administrative and program-related expenses, fostering community impact and equitable access to arts funding.

Arts
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
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Queen Village Neighbors Association’s Community Grants
$5,000
Queen Village Neighbors Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to community groups and residents in Queen Village, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance the neighborhood's quality of life, such as park improvements, beautification efforts, and educational programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Out-of-School Community-based Arts Education Programs
$3,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based arts education programs in Greater Philadelphia, aimed at engaging youth aged 5 to 18, particularly those from low-income households, through hands-on artistic experiences outside of regular school hours.

Arts
Nonprofits
Climate Resilience Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in developing community-driven climate resilience plans for vulnerable neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia region, focusing on adaptation and recovery strategies against climate impacts like extreme heat and flooding.

Environment
Nonprofits
Paula Steinebach Trust Grants
$20,000
Paula Steinebach Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Philadelphia that support the care and education of underprivileged children, with specific allocations for those assisting children of Jewish and Gentile parents.

Youth
Nonprofits
904 Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local governments in Pennsylvania to enhance their recycling programs based on the amount of materials recycled and their recycling rates.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Share Share Account (LSA) - Luzerne County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and collaborative groups in Luzerne County for community improvement projects that enhance quality of life and address the impacts of gaming activities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Women and Girls in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
$75,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Mercer County, New Jersey, focused on improving the lives of economically vulnerable women and children through education, economic stability, health, and safety initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and limited for-profit businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve recreational spaces, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Natural Resources
County governments
Washington County Tourism Grant Program
Contact for amount
Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to tourism-related entities in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance visitor experiences or promote tourism to attract visitors from outside the county.

Community Development
Nonprofits
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Region 4: Creative Sector Flex Fund
$5,000
NEIU 19
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000, allowing them to address various administrative and programmatic needs.

Arts
Nonprofits