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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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Certified Local Government Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania municipalities designated as Certified Local Governments for timely historic preservation projects that enhance their local preservation efforts.

Community Development
City or township governments
Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support for the construction of natural gas pipelines to help Pennsylvania communities, businesses, and institutions access affordable energy resources and stimulate economic growth.

Energy
Nonprofits
Our Legacy Fund
Contact for amount
McKean County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in McKean County that are working on effective solutions to local issues, promoting social change, equity, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
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)
$25,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania local governments for collaborative service improvements and community planning initiatives that enhance municipal operations and promote sustainable development.

Community Development
City or township governments
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Basic Needs Grant
$40,000
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that help meet the essential needs of disadvantaged children and older adults by supplying food, clothing, and shelter.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Healing the Planet Grant Program
$4,000
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

May 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Pennsylvania for community planting projects that use native species to improve environmental health and public spaces.

Environment
Nonprofits
Downtown Housing Development Grant Program
$100,000
City of Reading
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners in downtown Reading to convert underutilized commercial spaces into affordable housing, addressing the city's housing shortage and promoting economic revitalization.

Housing
Individuals
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
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

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
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
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
Independence Blue Cross Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania that focus on improving community health and access to care for underserved populations.

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

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

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
Marketing to Attract Tourists Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania to develop tourism projects that attract visitors and encourage overnight stays in the state.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities and economic development organizations in Pennsylvania for planning and constructing competitive business sites to stimulate local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments