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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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Local Share Account (LSA) - Statewide
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for community improvement projects that enhance infrastructure, quality of life, and local economic development.

Community Development
County governments
Growing Greener Plus Grant
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that improve and protect Pennsylvania's water resources, focusing on watershed restoration, stormwater management, and addressing abandoned mine drainage, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Creative Project Grant
$85,000
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to cultural organizations and artists in the Philadelphia area for innovative public art projects that engage diverse audiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
United Way of Mifflin-Juniata Grant Program
$40,000
United Way of Mifflin-Juniata (UWMJ)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mifflin and Juniata counties for programs that improve community outcomes in education, health, financial security, and resiliency.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Arts, Culture, & Heritage Grant Program
$15,000
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and initiatives in Erie County, Pennsylvania, that aim to preserve and promote the arts, culture, and heritage, enhancing community identity and livability.

Community Development
City or township governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Philadelphia
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Northampton and Lehigh Counties to support community improvement projects and economic development initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
County governments
Public Benefits
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that help families access public benefits and tax credits to improve their economic stability and enhance children's development.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation Grant Program
$250,000
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on preventing adverse childhood experiences and promoting healthy outcomes for children and families in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Active Allegheny Grant Program
$50,000
Allegheny County Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and non-profits in Allegheny County for projects that improve bicycle and pedestrian access, promoting active transportation and physical activity in local communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
West Chester Downtown Foundation Community Grant
Contact for amount
West Chester Downtown Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in the Greater West Chester community to implement projects that enhance the area's cultural vibrancy and address human needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Justice Fund Grassroots Grants Program
$75,000
The City of Pittsburgh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-led projects in Pittsburgh that promote access to healthy and culturally relevant foods, particularly in underserved neighborhoods, through initiatives like food distribution, community gardens, and nutrition education.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Health
Nonprofits
Conservancy Public Benefit Improvements Grants
$50,000
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on land conservation and preservation for projects that improve public access to trails and natural areas in Pennsylvania.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Grant
$2,000,000
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania to address local poverty and improve community well-being through various charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program, funded by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, offers $1,000 to $10,000 grants to public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects promoting education, outdoor engagement, wayfinding, trails, active transportation, and placemaking within the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

Environment
Nonprofits
Next Step Reentry Readiness Initiative Grant
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to support organizations that help individuals incarcerated in Pennsylvania's minimum- or low-security federal prisons prepare for successful reentry into society through workforce training and post-release support services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert H. Spitz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania for programs that address poverty, support Jewish culture, and maintain cemeteries.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Municipal Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding to Chester County municipalities and land-owning municipal recreation authorities for acquiring land to enhance public access and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
$2,000
Community Giving Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This program provides financial support and consulting services to help BIPOC and low-income creative entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania start or grow their micro businesses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Greenspring Grant Program
$20,000
Greenspring Advisors
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania that focus on workforce development, financial literacy, or entrepreneurship.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits