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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
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
Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to small local governments in Pennsylvania for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
County governments
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 nonprofit organizations 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
Agricultural Product Promotion, Education and Export Promotion Matching Grant Program
$381,810
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organizations focused on promoting and educating about local agricultural products, with an emphasis on expanding market opportunities and export development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Greening Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Philadelphia and Camden to develop and implement plans that increase and improve green spaces in underserved urban neighborhoods, prioritizing local resident engagement and addressing environmental disparities.

Environment
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
Explore Schuylkill Tourism Mini Grant
$3,000
Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to tourism-related businesses and organizations in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, to promote marketing initiatives that increase overnight visitor stays.

Community 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
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
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
Supporting Outdoor Programming
$300,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia and Camden that create outdoor programs to engage communities in parks, trails, and waterways, promoting physical activity and environmental stewardship.

Environment
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
Arts And Culture General Operating Support
$675,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides multi-year unrestricted support to arts and culture organizations in the Philadelphia region that engage with diverse communities and contribute to vibrant cultural experiences.

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
Tourism Marketing Grant
Contact for amount
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and event organizers in Centre County, Pennsylvania, to promote tourism and increase overnight stays through marketing initiatives and special events.

Community Development
Nonprofits