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Pennsylvania Capacity Building Grants

Explore 85 grant opportunities

Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ)
$10,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities for revitalizing underutilized areas, creating jobs, and boosting local economies through the development of designated zones.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Target Funding-Rapid Response Grants
$15,000
Foundations Community Partnership
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides emergency financial support to qualified nonprofits in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to help them maintain essential behavioral health and human service programs for children and families during times of sudden funding loss or reimbursement delays.

Health
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to communities to combat the housing crisis caused by foreclosures and problematic mortgage lending, enabling them to revitalize neighborhoods and support affected residents.

Housing
County governments
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Pitt Momentum Funds - Teaming Grant
$60,000
University of Pittsburgh
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to University of Pittsburgh faculty for developing interdisciplinary collaborations that can lead to significant external research funding opportunities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
WellSpan Emergency Services Fund
Contact for amount
Adams County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit emergency medical service providers in Adams County, Pennsylvania, to collaborate and improve their operations for a more effective regional EMS system.

Safety
Nonprofits
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial guarantees to support local governments and developers in revitalizing underutilized properties and stimulating economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant – Cares (CDBG-CV)
$71,493,980
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding provides financial assistance to eligible municipalities in Pennsylvania for community development activities aimed at preventing, preparing for, and responding to the impacts of COVID-19.

Community Development
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 funding is available to accredited zoos in Pennsylvania to support their efforts in maintaining high standards of animal care, conservation, and public education.

Safety
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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 agencies for the repair, rehabilitation, or removal of high hazard unsafe dams that threaten populated areas.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
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
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 funding opportunity provides financial assistance to municipalities and municipal authorities for the construction of essential drinking water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater management projects.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This funding is designed to help attract and support high-quality amateur and professional sports and e-sports events in Pennsylvania, boosting tourism and economic growth throughout the state.

Recreation
Small businesses
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
The Bunbury Fund - One-Year Capacity Building Grants
$50,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey to strengthen their operations and enhance their ability to fulfill their missions through activities like strategic planning and improving governance.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Global Access Program (GAP)
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small to mid-sized companies in Pennsylvania to help them expand their export sales through various eligible activities and services.

International Development
Small businesses
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Bunbury Fund - Multi-Year Capacity Building Grants
$150,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey and nearby areas to enhance their operational capacity and effectiveness in fulfilling their missions.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments