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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

Explore 227 grant opportunities

Local Government Capital Projects Loan Program (LGCPLP)
$100,000
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides low-interest loans to small municipalities in Pennsylvania to help finance essential equipment purchases and the construction or renovation of municipal facilities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Services Block (CSBG) Grant
Contact for amount
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to designated Community Action Agencies in Pennsylvania to help reduce poverty through tailored services for low-income communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Fayette County
Contact for amount
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
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
Local Share Account (LSA) - Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties)
Contact for amount
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties for projects that enhance community infrastructure and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
County governments
WalkWorks
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania municipalities and planning organizations for developing plans that improve safe access for walking, biking, and public transit, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Pennsylvania for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and improving water quality in impaired watersheds.

Environment
County governments
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local authorities and development agencies in Pennsylvania for large-scale construction and redevelopment projects that boost employment and economic activity.

Community Development
State governments
Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)
Contact for amount
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides tax credits to businesses that invest in nonprofit projects aimed at improving low-income neighborhoods in Pennsylvania through initiatives like affordable housing, job training, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and limited for-profit businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve recreational spaces, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Natural Resources
County governments
Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner
State

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to fire departments, emergency medical services, and rescue squads in Pennsylvania to improve their operations, infrastructure, and personnel recruitment and retention efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance local conservation and urban forestry through the establishment of riparian buffers, native habitats, and community tree initiatives.

Environment
County governments
State and Regional Partnerships
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

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.

Recreation
City or township governments
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to plan and develop parks, recreation facilities, and conservation projects that enhance community well-being and ecological sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Keystone Communities Program (KCP)
Contact for amount
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in Pennsylvania to support various projects that revitalize neighborhoods, enhance community livability, and stimulate economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
United Way of North Central Pennsylvania Innovation Grant 2025-2026
$25,000
United Way of North Central Pennsylvania
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties for innovative programs that address unmet community needs, particularly for the ALICE population.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harold L. Brake & Dolores K. Brake Legacy Fund Grant
$35,000
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in St. Thomas, Peters, and Hamilton Townships in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, supporting projects that align with the values of community well-being and rural preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GHF Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund Grant Program in Pennsylvania
$1,700
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific Pennsylvania counties to implement projects that enhance knowledge and improve the quality of life for local individuals and families.

Education
Nonprofits
Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in Central Pennsylvania for innovative programs that address the root causes of community issues, promoting long-term social change.

Community Development
Nonprofits