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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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Tourism Accredited Zoos Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to accredited zoos in Pennsylvania for facility improvements, marketing efforts, and operational expenses to enhance animal care and boost tourism.

Animal Welfare
Exclusive - see details
The Municipalities Financial Recovery Act (Act 47) Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance and technical support to struggling local governments in Pennsylvania to help them recover from fiscal distress and achieve financial stability.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Henry L. Hillman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities focused on innovative projects that improve the quality of life in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Leona Gruber Trust Fund
$2,000
Leona Gruber Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Pennsylvania, focusing on education, health, and human services for vulnerable populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank (PIB)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to a variety of organizations, including municipalities and transportation authorities, to finance critical transportation infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
Local Share Share Account (LSA) - Luzerne 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 Luzerne County municipalities and partnerships for community development and infrastructure projects that enhance the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
H2O PA – High Hazard Unsafe Dam Projects
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and authorities for the repair, rehabilitation, or removal of high hazard unsafe dams to ensure public safety and effective water resource management.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
FISA Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
FISA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania that work to improve the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities by promoting equity, health, and safety.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
$35,000
Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area for strategic collaborations that enhance their effectiveness and sustainability.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Fund for the Future
$10,000
Elk County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit initiatives that enhance community well-being in the Elk County region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP)
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to distressed municipalities in Pennsylvania to develop and implement long-term financial management plans aimed at achieving fiscal sustainability and improving local governance.

Science and Technology
County governments
Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations for assessing and cleaning up environmental contamination at former industrial sites to promote community redevelopment.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and public entities in Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties for community improvement projects that enhance public infrastructure and quality of life.

Community Development
City or township governments
H2O PA – Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and municipal authorities in Pennsylvania for the construction and improvement of essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Main Street Matters Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize downtown areas and improve community infrastructure, supporting projects like business development, housing accessibility, and public improvements.

Community Development
City or township governments
Creative Innovation and Impact Grant Program
$150,000
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to support innovative projects that enhance the visibility and impact of the creative sector in the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in southwestern Pennsylvania for community initiatives that promote equity, inclusivity, and empowerment, particularly for women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic growth in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation
Contact for amount
Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to combat hunger and food insecurity in specific areas around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Indian River County, Florida.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits