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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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Welcoming Communities Grants
$2,000
Cultural Alliance of York County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community events in York City that promote inclusivity, diversity, and cultural engagement, ensuring they are free and accessible to all residents.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation Grant
$5,000
Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in western Pennsylvania that focus on arts, education, health care research, and support for economically disadvantaged communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts and Culture Programming
$3,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts and culture projects in Philadelphia that engage underserved communities, particularly people of color, immigrants, and individuals with disabilities, to promote equitable access to cultural experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Pittsburgh STOP the Violence Grant
$2,000,000
The City of Pittsburgh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh that are dedicated to preventing violence and enhancing community safety in neighborhoods most affected by crime.

Safety
Nonprofits
Leeway Transformation Award
$15,000
Leeway Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This award provides $15,000 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in the Greater Philadelphia area who have dedicated at least five years to using their art for social change.

Arts
Individuals
Reduce Sewage Overflows
$4,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects aimed at reducing various environmental burdens in historically marginalized communities in Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester, focusing on issues like industrial pollution and hazardous waste, while promoting environmental justice.

Environment
Nonprofits
Foot Locker Foundationโ€™s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

Youth
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Empowerment Grant
$25,000
The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

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.

Community Development
County governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Monroe County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Monroe County and its neighboring areas for community development projects that improve quality of life, stimulate local economies, and enhance civic and recreational opportunities, utilizing a portion of gaming revenues.

Community Development
County governments
Transportation Innovation Grants
$75,000
United Way of York County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in York County, Pennsylvania, for innovative transportation projects that improve mobility and economic stability for working families.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Increasing Green Stormwater Infrastructure
$2,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Philadelphia and Camden to implement projects that expand green stormwater infrastructure, benefiting local communities and enhancing environmental conditions.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant
$250,000
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to fire, emergency medical services, and rescue organizations in areas affected by unconventional gas well drilling, enabling them to enhance their training and acquire necessary equipment for responding to related emergencies.

Safety
Nonprofits
Region 12: Creative Sector Flex Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to small arts organizations in certain Pennsylvania counties to help cover various operational and project-related expenses.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness in Pennsylvania
$358,000
Thomas Scattergood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania that serve immigrant and refugee communities by promoting mental health and wellness through culturally relevant initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
John J. Snyder Fund for Historic Preservation in Pennsylvania
$114,600
Lancaster County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the restoration and maintenance of historic buildings owned by community organizations in Lancaster and Cumberland counties, Pennsylvania.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
Louis J. Appell, Jr., Preservation Fund for Central Pennsylvania
$15,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Central Pennsylvania for the preservation and protection of culturally significant properties through restoration and public education initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gail Deimler Charitable Fund
$10,000
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific Pennsylvania counties that provide essential healthcare services and assistance to vulnerable populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Historical & Archival Records Care Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofits and local government entities for the preservation and accessibility of historically significant original documents.

Humanities
Nonprofits