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Pennsylvania grants for Special district governments

Explore 66 grant opportunities

Multi-Municipal Collaboration Grants
$100,000
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between municipalities in Erie County, Pennsylvania, aimed at improving public services, economic growth, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grants to Preserve Urban Gardens and Farms
$1,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Philadelphia to secure existing urban gardens and farms from development threats, aiming to increase their long-term preservation and community impact.

Environment
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Program
$50,000
Northampton County Department of Community & Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and developers to create and improve affordable housing for low-income residents in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Housing
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, transit authorities, and nonprofits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community spaces, and support safe routes to school initiatives across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
Reducing Illegal Dumping
$750,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $750,000 for nonprofit and government organizations to implement sustainable solutions that reduce illegal dumping in underserved neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

Environment
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to public and private operators for the construction and improvement of transient moorage facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet or longer, ensuring they are accessible for short-term stays.

Recreation
City or township governments
Funds to Increase Urban Trees
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Philadelphia to plant and care for at least 35,000 trees by 2035, focusing on community engagement and environmental equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Centers Grant Program
$15,000
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Erie County to improve community centers that serve as vital hubs for social, educational, and recreational services.

Education
City or township governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

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
H2O PA โ€“ Flood Control Projects
$20,000,000
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 agencies for the construction and improvement of flood control systems to protect communities from flooding.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Watershed Assistance Grant Program 2025
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and designated counties in Pennsylvania to support watershed restoration and planning projects that improve water quality and community sustainability.

Environment
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
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 funding initiative provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania local governments to develop and implement long-term financial management strategies that enhance fiscal stability and service delivery.

Science and Technology
County governments
Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Western Pennsylvania to develop and improve safe and accessible canoe and kayak access sites on local rivers and streams.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
American Spirit Grant Program
$25,000
Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance tourism and celebrate the county's historical significance in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Community Development
Special district governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST)
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and private entities in Pennsylvania for improving water quality and infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater management.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program, funded by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, offers $1,000 to $10,000 grants to public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects promoting education, outdoor engagement, wayfinding, trails, active transportation, and placemaking within the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lycoming County Emergency Service Grant Program
$100,000
First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to fire, emergency medical, and rescue organizations in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, to improve their facilities, equipment, training, and community outreach efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits