Pennsylvania grants for Individuals

This program provides financial support to youth organizations in Pennsylvania that promote agricultural education, vocational skills, and leadership development for individuals aged 24 and younger.

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.

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at institutions near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

This funding initiative provides financial support for urban agriculture projects in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, aimed at enhancing local food systems and promoting environmental sustainability.

This program provides financial support and consulting services to help BIPOC and low-income creative entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania start or grow their micro businesses.

This program provides low-interest loans to owners of regulated private dams in Pennsylvania to help them cover costs for maintenance, repairs, and safety improvements.

This initiative provides financial assistance to marginalized artists in southeastern Pennsylvania and adjacent New Jersey facing urgent needs, such as housing, medical expenses, and food, due to pressing financial hardships.

This program provides financial assistance to low- to moderate-income homeowners in Luzerne County for essential home repairs that improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility.

This funding initiative provides financial support to individual artists and cultural professionals in Pennsylvania who have experienced economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania and the Paul Robeson House & Museum (PRHM) are thrilled to announce a new funding opportunity for the West Philadelphia creative community. Donor Name: The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Individual artists and community and civic groups can apply for West Philadelphia Creative Grants  to support creative projects and cultural activities that benefit the West Philadelphia community and provide general operating support for individual artists and organizations. Funding Information Project Grants Funding for art projects and cultural activities that benefit the West Philadelphia community, up to $5,000 each. General Operating Grants Support for ongoing operational costs for artists and organizations, up to $2,500 each. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for West Philadelphia Creative Grants: Applicants must live in West Philadelphia or have significant ties to the West Philadelphia community. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) or as a BIPOC-led group or organization. Applications are encouraged from the following groups: Community centers, organizations, educators, collectives, informal groups, students, etc. Artists of all types, including emerging artists, novice artists, career artists, mid-career artists, commercial, craft, hobby, and retired artists. For more information, visit The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation.

This grant provides funding to community members and organizations in Philadelphia to improve public spaces and enhance pedestrian safety, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Recovery Reimbursement Grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, aims to support farms, integrators, and allied industries directly impacted by HPAI, particularly those within control or quarantine zones. The program is designed to mitigate financial losses by reimbursing eligible costs related to the outbreak. With five rounds of funding, the latest round focuses on biosecurity enhancement reimbursements up to $25,000 per premises, with a total fund allocation of $2 million. This initiative encourages the implementation or improvement of biosecurity practices to elevate poultry farm and business biosecurity standards, address weaknesses, and decrease HPAI cases. The application deadline for Round Five has been extended to May 2, 2024, with eligible expenses including loss of income, mortgage interest, rent, utility payments, working capital for reopening, and payroll costs among others.

The York County Community Foundation has launched the Racial Equity Fund Grant Program which focuses on shifting the paradigm of equitable opportunities. Donor Name: York County Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: York County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas  The Racial Equity each for projects that seek to address issues of racism and inequity within communities of color in the following areas: Community Leadership and Development Criminal Justice System Education and Job Readiness Health and Wellness Income and Wealth Creation Racial and Cultural Education Funding Information  Grants of up to $15,000. Eligibility Criteria  To qualify for a grant, nonprofits or individuals must be working directly with people of color, with a preference for projects that are led by people of color. For more information, visit York County Community Foundation.

Feet First Philly's Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant, ranging from $500 to $2000, supports projects that enhance walkability and safety in public spaces across Philadelphia, with applications open to organizations, businesses, and individuals, provided the enhancements are not used for financial gain.

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the New Dairy Processor Start-up Grant program to support new dairy processing projects throughout the Northeast. Donor Name: Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The goal of this program is to help develop competitive dairy processing businesses with long-term viability, supporting operations of all sizes in successfully launching and sustaining their products in the marketplace.  This program is for:  Dairy farmers ready to begin processing,  Value-added entrepreneurs with proven experience in dairy processing and/or value-added business startups, including any relevant work experience, business ventures, products developed, and products brought to market, or  Dairy processors established after January 1, 2023, who are in the start-up phase of business development. Funds are intended to support start-up operations, focusing on tangible implementation rather than research and development, concept development, or initial planning. Funding Information Total available funds: $500,000 Minimum: $15,000  Maximum: $75,000 Project Period Grant periods will range from 12 – 18 months, depending on the project.  Eligibility Criteria This grant is open to applicants from all Northeast states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:  Dairy farmer that:  Produces milk within the Northeast  Is a licensed dairy operation in compliance with all required state and federal standards  Value-added business entrepreneur that meets the following requirements:  Sources milk or dairy components from within the Northeast and has evidence of a committed partnership with a farm or processor for sourcing these components  Has a business entity prior to applying  Can demonstrate experience in dairy processing and/or related value-added business startup, including any relevant work experience, business ventures, products developed, and products brought to market  Dairy processor established after January 1, 2023 that:  Has a business entity and milk processing license prior to applying  Sources milk or dairy components from within the Northeast and has evidence of a committed partnership with a farm or processor for sourcing these components.  Is in the start-up phase of business operations All applicants must also:  Be headquartered or based in the Northeast  Provide Proof of Concept demonstrating the viability of the business idea and product  Have a plan for new value-added dairy processing that includes market research, financial projections, a branding and marketing strategy, and a facility location  Obtain licenses to sell dairy products across state lines by the end of the grant period Launch their products in the marketplace or have a Letter of Commitment from a buyer, distributor, or retailer indicating plans to sell the product by the end of the grant period For more information, visit NE-DBIC.

This program provides entrepreneurial training and resources to aspiring business owners in the Bradford, Pennsylvania area, helping them develop ventures that positively impact their community.

This program provides funding and support to young civic innovators in select U.S. cities to develop creative projects that improve public spaces and engage their communities.

This grant provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students from the Greater Philadelphia area or enrolled at HBCUs, helping them cover tuition expenses based on demonstrated financial need.

This grant provides financial support for community events in York City that promote inclusivity, diversity, and cultural engagement, ensuring they are free and accessible to all residents.

This award provides $15,000 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in the Greater Philadelphia area who have dedicated at least five years to using their art for social change.