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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

Explore 341 grant opportunities

Solar Energy Program (SEP)
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for solar energy projects and equipment manufacturing in Pennsylvania, targeting businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to promote renewable energy development.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Montgomery County’s Open Space Grant Program
$500,000
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County for the permanent preservation of open space, including land acquisitions and conservation easements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Elk County Development Fund Grants
$10,000
Elk County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elk County, Pennsylvania, for community development projects that enhance the wellbeing and economic vitality of local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Government Capital Projects Loan Program (LGCPLP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania 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
Competitive Grants for Bucks County
Contact for amount
Bucks County Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to address community needs and improve the quality of life for residents, particularly those who are underserved or disadvantaged.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
CNX Foundation Grant
$30,000,000
CNX Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to grassroots organizations in the Appalachian Basin that address critical community challenges such as food insecurity, health, and vocational training, with a focus on creating lasting, measurable improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Services Block (CSBG) Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania 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
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
Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program
$15,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania farmers for professional planning services to ensure the long-term sustainability and transition of their agricultural operations.

Agriculture
Individuals
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania for projects focused on education, economic development, community development, and health, with an emphasis on regional collaboration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Highmark Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Highmark Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in western and central Pennsylvania and West Virginia that are implementing innovative health initiatives to improve community and family health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Responsive Local Government
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve civic engagement and strengthen the relationship between residents and local government.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
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
Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)
$25,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania local governments for collaborative service improvements and community planning initiatives that enhance municipal operations and promote sustainable development.

Community Development
City or township governments
Fulton Forward Foundation’s Impact Grant
Contact for amount
Fulton Forward Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select states that focus on economic empowerment through initiatives like affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy.

Income Security and Social Services
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
Peer and Circuit Rider Grant Programs
$72,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments and municipal agencies in improving their recreational and conservation services through collaborative projects and shared professional expertise.

Community Development
City or township governments