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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

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
Region 12: Creative Sector Flex Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to small arts organizations in certain Pennsylvania counties to help cover various operational and project-related expenses.

Arts
Nonprofits
Multimodal Transportation Fund
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, organizations, and businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity and safety.

Transportation
City or township governments
Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness in Pennsylvania
$358,000
Thomas Scattergood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania that serve immigrant and refugee communities by promoting mental health and wellness through culturally relevant initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Pitt Momentum Funds - Teaming Grant
$60,000
University of Pittsburgh
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to University of Pittsburgh faculty for developing interdisciplinary collaborations that can lead to significant external research funding opportunities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
John J. Snyder Fund for Historic Preservation in Pennsylvania
$117,000
Lancaster County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for the restoration and maintenance of historically significant buildings in Lancaster and Cumberland counties, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

Housing
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Creative Districts Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organizations and local governments to develop creative districts that foster economic growth and community engagement through cultural assets and creative businesses.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
Harold L. Brake & Dolores K. Brake Legacy Fund
$75,000
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in St. Thomas, Peters, and Hamilton Townships in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, supporting projects that align with the values of community well-being and rural preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
Summer Grant Program
$2,500
United Way of Indiana County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, to implement projects that address critical community needs in areas such as youth development, health, financial security, and community resilience.

Income Security and Social Services
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