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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

Nov 30, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

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
Local Share Account (LSA) - Northampton and Lehigh Counties
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Northampton and Lehigh Counties for community improvement and economic development projects that enhance quality of life and create jobs.

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

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

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
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
LGBT Fund Grants
$7,500
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Pennsylvania, for projects that promote inclusivity, mental health, and well-being within the LGBTQ+ community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Shaping Tomorrow Grants Program
$250,000
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Pennsylvania, for collaborative projects that promote community impact in areas like health, education, and economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Helping Today Grant Program
$50,000
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Pennsylvania, to support projects that promote economic growth, education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women Who Care Fund
$5,000
Elk County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that provide essential services and benefits to families in the Elk County area.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
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
Philadelphia DAO Forfeiture Fund 2025 - Gun Violence Intervention, Mentoring for Girls, Trauma/Healing and Summer Programs
$50,000
Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Philadelphia that provide programs focused on preventing gun violence, mentoring girls, and offering trauma-informed services, particularly during the summer months.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Erie Community Foundation Shaping Tomorrow Grant Program
$250,000
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to strengthen their ability to serve the community through innovative projects and partnerships.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
2025 UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge
$125,000
Innovation Works
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to social entrepreneurs developing technology-driven solutions for pressing societal issues, with separate tracks for early-stage and advanced-stage ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses
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
Watson Institute announces The Halloran Fellowship
Contact for amount
Watson Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This program provides entrepreneurial training and resources to aspiring business owners in the Bradford, Pennsylvania area, helping them develop ventures that positively impact their community.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
2025 Law Foundation of Berks County Grant
$15,000
Law Foundation of Berks County
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 13, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Berks County that work to improve access to justice and legal services for low-income or marginalized individuals, with a special focus on initiatives benefiting local children and youth.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
$150,000
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania that are at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks, enabling them to enhance their physical and cybersecurity measures.

Safety
Nonprofits
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments
Just Born Quality Confections Grant
$10,000
Just Born Quality Confections
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania that serve underprivileged children and families, focusing on education, health, community development, and the arts, while prioritizing diversity and inclusion.

Community Development
Nonprofits