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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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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
FCP Capital Improvement Grants
$15,000
Foundations Community Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to improve their facilities and infrastructure in order to better serve the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
$6,000,000
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 provide free, high-quality out-of-school learning programs for children aged 3 to 8 in underserved neighborhoods.

Education
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
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
Winter Grants for Bucks County
Contact for amount
Bucks County Foundation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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
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
Recycling Mini-Grant Program
$20,000
Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities, businesses, schools, healthcare institutions, and non-profits in Centre County, PA, to improve recycling education and material collection efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Bucks Innovation & Improvement Grants
$15,000
Foundations Community Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for innovative projects that enhance the well-being of children, young adults, and families, particularly in the areas of behavioral health and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
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
Bucks County Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bucks County Foundation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to support their operating or program needs based on their budget size.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program
Contact for amount
Santander Bank and Santander Consumer USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
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