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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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Community Expansion Grant
$1,000,000
Philadelphia Office of Public Safety (OPS)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established community-based organizations in Philadelphia to implement programs aimed at reducing violence and enhancing public safety through prevention and intervention strategies.

Safety
Nonprofits
Statewide Waterway Access Grant Program
$30,000
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public access to waterways, ensuring they remain open and free for community use for 25 years.

Recreation
City or township governments
Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Pennsylvania to enhance collaboration on shared services and improve community planning efforts for better municipal efficiency and effectiveness.

Community Development
City or township governments
Fulton Forward Foundation’s Impact Grant
Contact for amount
Fulton Forward Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on economic empowerment initiatives, such as affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy, within underserved communities across several states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capacity Building for Trail Organizations Mini Grant Program
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in specific Pennsylvania counties to enhance their trail management and community engagement efforts through capacity-building projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Basic Needs Grant
$40,000
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area and Camden, NJ, to deliver essential services like food, clothing, and shelter to vulnerable children and seniors.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Safety Through Care Grant
$150,000
Philadelphia Office of Public Safety (OPS)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in Philadelphia that are addressing the overdose crisis and implementing community-based prevention and intervention programs.

Health
Nonprofits
PA Route 6 Energy Mini Grant Program
$20,000
PA Route 6 Alliance
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 24, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in McKean and Potter Counties for energy-efficient improvements that promote community revitalization and reduce operating costs.

Energy
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Monroe County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Monroe County and surrounding areas for community improvement projects that enhance quality of life, stimulate economic development, and improve infrastructure.

Community Development
County governments
Peer and Circuit Rider Grant Programs
$72,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments and municipal agencies in improving their recreational and conservation services through collaborative projects and shared professional expertise.

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

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
LINK Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Burke and Herbert Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region that focus on improving financial literacy, developing future leaders, and enhancing personal and professional development for individuals and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hill School Student Philanthropy Council Grant Program
$30,000
The Hill School
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that directly benefit the Pottstown area, with a preference for specific program components rather than general operating expenses.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Louis J. Appell, Jr., Preservation Fund for Central Pennsylvania
$15,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Central Pennsylvania for the restoration and preservation of historic sites and cultural heritage initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative Communities Initiative
$25,000
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for collaborative, arts-based projects that improve community livability and cultural vibrancy in Pennsylvania, focusing on diversity, equity, and local engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Barn Preservation Grant Program
$2,500
Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania residents for the repair and preservation of historic barns and agricultural structures, ensuring their protection and functionality for future generations.

Natural Resources
Individuals
WellSpan Emergency Services Fund
Contact for amount
Adams County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit emergency medical service providers in Adams County, Pennsylvania, to collaborate and improve their operations for a more effective regional EMS system.

Safety
Nonprofits
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial guarantees to municipalities and authorized authorities in Pennsylvania to help them secure funding for redevelopment projects that improve infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in designated areas.

Community Development
City or township governments