Pennsylvania Capacity Building Grants

This program provides financial assistance to low-income families to improve their homes' energy efficiency, helping them save on energy costs while ensuring their health and safety.

The Adams County Community Foundation announces a competitive request for proposals, for up to $1,000, for nonprofit leadership development. Donor Name: Adams County Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Adams County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/02/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Objective Enable Adams County nonprofit executive directors and boards of directors to participate in training opportunities that increase their knowledge and effectiveness. Consideration may be given to training for strategic planning, reorganization, leadership development of staff and/or board members, and any other activities that will strengthen the nonprofit’s ability to carry out their mission. Eligibility Criteria  The Community Foundation Distribution Committee will award grants based on the following criteria: The applicant must be in a paid or volunteer leadership position for a qualified charity 501(c)(3) as the Executive Director or in a position that could lead to promotion to Executive Director or Board Chair. Financial need of the organization and/or the financial need of the individual may be considered. College courses, certification programs or professional conferences in finance, fundraising, human resources or other skills are eligible for grants. Travel and lodging costs may be covered. The expected outcomes must be sound and measurable. The grant will be paid to the nonprofit, not the individual. For more information, visit ACCF.

The Bunbury Fund supports non-profit organizations making significant impacts across central New Jersey, and most specifically Mercer County, to strengthen their capacity to effectively advance their missions toward sustainable, organizational maturity. Donor Name: Princeton Area Community Foundation State: New Jersey, Pennsylvania County: Bucks County (PA), Burlington County (NJ), Huntingdon County (PA), Mercer County (NJ), Middlesex County (NJ), Somerset County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The Bunbury Fund’s mission is to strengthen the ability of nonprofit organizations to do their best work. They refer to this work as capacity building. It is work that helps your organization deliver its mission with greater confidence. They respect that what an organization might need in terms of capacity building is best identified by its staff and board. The Bunbury Fund Advisors strongly support and encourage projects and organizations that embrace and promote anti-racism strategies and conduct projects that place racial equity at the core of their work. Funding Information One year capacity-building grants: up to $50,000 Strengthening the board governance Succession planning for board and staff leadership Developing strategic partnerships and program collaborations Strategic and scenario planning Systems upgrades to improve service delivery and measurement Embracing practices that support racial equity and inclusion Supporting the strategic and capacity building needs of start-ups and newly launched initiatives Strengthening Human Resources systems Improving technology/communications Multi-year capacity building grants: up to $150,000 and up to three years Foundation will also review proposals for multi-year projects that focus on developing organizational effectiveness over a period of up to three years. This is work that might be accomplished in phases where the completion requires more than one year. Planning Grants: up to $10,000: A planning grant helps an organization evaluate the resources required to undertake a more comprehensive capacity-building project. This is often an initial step in determining the needs and viability associated with a larger capacity building project. Eligibility Criteria  An applicant must have tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code, be a publicly supported charity under Section 509, and be registered with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs as a charity in good standing. Applications will be accepted from organizations that operate and provide services within the geographic region covered by the Princeton Area Community Foundation, defined as follows: Mercer County Eastern Bucks County, PA, including New Hope, Morrisville, Washington Crossing and Yardley Northern Burlington County, including Bordentown and Bordentown Township Southern Hunterdon County, including Lambertville, West Amwell, adjacent parts of East Amwell Southern Middlesex County, including Plainsboro and Cranbury Southern Somerset County, including Montgomery, Rocky Hill, and adjacent sections of Franklin Twp. For more information, visit PACF.

This program provides $200 million in competitive funding to improve broadband access in underserved areas lacking reliable internet service of at least 25/3 Mbps.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income families to improve their home's energy efficiency, helping them save on energy costs while ensuring their health and safety.

This grant provides funding to cultural organizations in the Philadelphia area to implement significant changes to their operational models for long-term sustainability.

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania municipalities for collaborative service initiatives and community planning projects to enhance local governance and improve residents' quality of life.

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.

This grant provides flexible funding to community-based organizations with annual budgets between $50,000 and $15 million to support initiatives that enhance local communities and demonstrate measurable impact over a two-year period.

This federal funding provides financial assistance to organizations working to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, prevent homelessness, and support emergency shelter services.

This grant provides funding to public and charter schools in specific onsemi communities to implement or expand computer science education, particularly for schools serving high-need student populations.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, regional municipal entities, and state-designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania to enhance recreation, park management, and conservation efforts through various projects focused on education, planning, and implementation.

This grant provides up to $3,000 in services and training to support small businesses in Bucks County that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, with a focus on Veteran-owned, Minority-owned, and Woman-owned enterprises.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington County to improve their operational effectiveness and sustainability through various capacity-building initiatives.

This program provides $5,000 grants to local leaders employed by Community Benefit Organizations in Lancaster County to support their personal projects while participating in an 18-month leadership development series.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.