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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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Growing Greener Plus Grant
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that improve and protect Pennsylvania's water resources, focusing on watershed restoration, stormwater management, and addressing abandoned mine drainage, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Creative Project Grant
$85,000
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to cultural organizations and artists in the Philadelphia area for innovative public art projects that engage diverse audiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
United Way of Mifflin-Juniata Grant Program
$40,000
United Way of Mifflin-Juniata (UWMJ)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mifflin and Juniata counties that deliver impactful programs focused on improving education, income, and health for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts, Culture, & Heritage Grant Program
$15,000
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and initiatives in Erie County, Pennsylvania, that aim to preserve and promote the arts, culture, and heritage, enhancing community identity and livability.

Community Development
City or township governments
Public Benefits
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that help families access public benefits and tax credits to improve their economic stability and enhance children's development.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation Grant Program
$250,000
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on preventing adverse childhood experiences and promoting healthy outcomes for children and families in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Active Allegheny Grant Program
$50,000
Allegheny County Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and non-profits in Allegheny County for projects that improve bicycle and pedestrian access, promoting active transportation and physical activity in local communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
West Chester Downtown Foundation Community Grant
Contact for amount
West Chester Downtown Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in the Greater West Chester community to implement projects that enhance the area's cultural vibrancy and address human needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Erie Womenโ€™s Fund Major Grant
$100,000
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides $100,000 to innovative projects that improve the lives of women and families in Erie by addressing their needs in areas such as economic stability, education, healthcare, and community well-being.

Education
Nonprofits
Food Justice Fund Grassroots Grants Program
$75,000
The City of Pittsburgh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and community-led initiatives in Pittsburgh that aim to improve access to healthy and culturally relevant food in underserved neighborhoods.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Conservancy Public Benefit Improvements Grants
$50,000
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on land conservation and preservation for projects that improve public access to trails and natural areas in Pennsylvania.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Grant
$2,000,000
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania to address local poverty and improve community well-being through various charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program, funded by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, offers $1,000 to $10,000 grants to public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects promoting education, outdoor engagement, wayfinding, trails, active transportation, and placemaking within the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

Environment
Nonprofits
State and Regional Partnerships
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, regional municipal entities, and state-designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania to enhance recreation, park management, and conservation efforts through various projects focused on education, planning, and implementation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Build Business in Bucks Grant
$3,000
Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This grant provides up to $3,000 in services and training to support small businesses in Bucks County that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, with a focus on Veteran-owned, Minority-owned, and Woman-owned enterprises.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Next Step Reentry Readiness Initiative Grant
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to support organizations that help individuals incarcerated in Pennsylvania's minimum- or low-security federal prisons prepare for successful reentry into society through workforce training and post-release support services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert H. Spitz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania for programs that address poverty, support Jewish culture, and maintain cemeteries.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Municipal Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding to Chester County municipalities and land-owning municipal recreation authorities for acquiring land to enhance public access and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
$2,000
Community Giving Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This program provides financial support and consulting services to help BIPOC and low-income creative entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania start or grow their micro businesses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses