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Pennsylvania grants for Independent school districts

Explore 48 grant opportunities

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
Arts Education Programming
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Philadelphia that aim to expand access to high-quality arts education for school-aged youth, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Teacher Preparation
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Philadelphia-based organizations working to increase the number of certified K–12 teachers, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, to better reflect the student population by 2035.

Education
Nonprofits
Advocacy for Child-serving Systems
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Pennsylvania that advocate for increased public investment in early childhood education, K-12 education, home visiting programs, and out-of-school time services to address funding inequities.

Education
Nonprofits
Increasing Investment in Philadelphia Parks
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to boost investment in Philadelphia's parks and recreation system, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Connecting Families With Public Benefits And Tax Credits
$800,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations and public entities in Philadelphia connect families with young children to vital public benefits and tax credits, aiming to improve their access to essential resources for healthy development and academic success.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Reducing Barriers to Training for Quality Jobs in the Philadelphia Region
$8,350,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established organizations in the Philadelphia region that help individuals facing significant barriers to employment access quality job training and secure sustainable employment.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Solar Energy Program (SEP)
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for solar energy projects and equipment manufacturing in Pennsylvania, targeting businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to promote renewable energy development.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Statewide Creative Catalyst Grant
$10,000
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative arts initiatives by nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania that enhance community vitality and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Education
Independent school districts
Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE)
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to various organizations, including municipalities and businesses, for the construction of natural gas pipelines to enhance energy access and stimulate economic growth in Pennsylvania.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to develop workforce training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Independent school districts
Renewable Energy Program (REP) – Geothermal and Wind Projects
$40,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and individuals in Pennsylvania for developing geothermal and wind energy projects, promoting renewable energy and job creation.

Energy
City or township governments
2025 Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation
$100,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Pennsylvania to create educational programs that promote fishing and boating, focusing on attracting new participants, retaining current ones, and reactivating former anglers and boaters.

Education
City or township governments
2025 Environmental Education Grant
$65,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in Pennsylvania to develop environmental education projects that promote stewardship and awareness of natural resources, particularly focusing on climate change, water quality, and environmental justice.

Environment
City or township governments
Solar for Schools Grant Program (S4S)
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to educational institutions in Pennsylvania for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems, helping to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability in schools.

Energy
Independent school districts
2025-2027 Emerging Leader Fellowship
Contact for amount
Stoneleigh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

Youth
Independent school districts
Multimodal Transportation Fund
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, businesses, and transportation agencies in Pennsylvania for projects that improve transportation systems, enhance public safety, and promote community development.

Transportation
City or township governments
Reducing Illegal Dumping in Pennsylvania
$5,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

The William Penn Foundation is offering a grant of over $1 million for a duration of 3 years to 501(c)3 public charities and government entities proposing projects to reduce illegal dumping in Philadelphia, with a focus on partnerships that leverage complementary strengths and resources to achieve this goal.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Preserving Urban Gardens and Farms in Philadelphia
$3,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

The William Penn Foundation is offering a grant of over $1 million for one to two-year projects aimed at securing and preserving urban garden and farm parcels in Philadelphia, with activities including planning, technical assistance, stewardship, advocacy, and direct acquisition, open to 501(c)3 public charities, educational institutions, and government entities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Grants to access Mental Health Services for Young Children in Pennsylvania
$600,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

The William Penn Foundation is offering a grant of $500,000 to $1 million over three years to projects that increase access to mental health services for caregivers and young children in Philadelphia, particularly those facing barriers such as low income, cultural or linguistic issues, with a focus on expanding services in high-risk areas and advocating for relevant policies.

Health
Nonprofits