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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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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
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
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
Climate Resilience Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in developing community-driven climate resilience plans for vulnerable neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia region, focusing on adaptation and recovery strategies against climate impacts like extreme heat and flooding.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
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 26, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to enhance trail management, community engagement, and organizational capacity through various capacity-building activities and small infrastructure improvements.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
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
Mental and Behavioral Health Services
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for young children and their caregivers, addressing critical service shortages and promoting community-based solutions.

Health
Nonprofits