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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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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
Boyertown Area Charitable Program
$65,000
The Boyertown Area Charitable Program
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 28, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community-based entities that enhance the well-being of residents in the Boyertown Area School District through health, social, recreational, and safety initiatives.

Community Development
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
Community Impact Grants
$10,000
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in South Central Pennsylvania to support projects that create lasting community improvements in areas such as education, health, and housing stability.

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

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 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
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
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
Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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
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
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