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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

Explore 316 grant opportunities

Community Greening Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Philadelphia and Camden to develop and implement plans that increase and improve green spaces in underserved urban neighborhoods, prioritizing local resident engagement and addressing environmental disparities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Level Up & Launch Initiative
Contact for amount
United Way of Lancaster County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This initiative provides funding to local nonprofits in Lancaster County for innovative projects that address challenges in education, economic mobility, and health, while also offering opportunities for community matching contributions to amplify their impact.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Region 11: Creative Sector Flex Fund
$5,000
Centre Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000 to support various administrative and program-related expenses, fostering community impact and equitable access to arts funding.

Arts
Nonprofits
Climate Resilience Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in developing community-driven climate resilience plans for vulnerable neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia region, focusing on adaptation and recovery strategies against climate impacts like extreme heat and flooding.

Environment
Nonprofits
Prevent Homelessness
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Philadelphia-based organizations working to prevent homelessness and improve housing stability for families with young children aged 0โ€“8.

Housing
Nonprofits
2024 Paula Steinebach Trust Grants
$20,000
Paula Steinebach Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Philadelphia that care for and support underprivileged, handicapped, or orphaned children, with a focus on both Jewish and Gentile families.

Youth
Nonprofits
904 Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local governments in Pennsylvania to enhance their recycling programs based on the amount of materials recycled and their recycling rates.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Share Share Account (LSA) - Luzerne 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 municipalities and collaborative groups in Luzerne County for community improvement projects that enhance quality of life and address the impacts of gaming activities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Women and Girls in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
$75,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Mercer County, New Jersey, focused on improving the lives of economically vulnerable women and children through education, economic stability, health, and safety initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Pennsylvania 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
HOME Program
$2,100,000
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administered by Bucks County.
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in Bucks County to improve housing, public services, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Region 4: Creative Sector Flex Fund
$5,000
NEIU 19
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000, allowing them to address various administrative and programmatic needs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Fund
$5,000
Philadelphia Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia that serve disadvantaged children, youth, and the elderly, helping them achieve meaningful program goals with modest funding.

Youth
Nonprofits
Field-of-Interest Grant
$25,000
Centre Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports charitable projects in Centre County and nearby areas, focusing on education, health, arts, youth development, and more, for eligible nonprofits, schools, and government agencies.

Health
Nonprofits
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania 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
Fund for the Future
$10,000
Elk County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit initiatives that enhance community well-being in the Elk County region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Palmer Family Foundation Fund Grant
$15,000
Palmer Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, to support projects that enhance the local arts community.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
South Mountain Partnership Flex Grants
$2,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale community projects in Pennsylvania's South Mountain region, focusing on enhancing outdoor access and engagement, particularly for diverse communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
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 for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits