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American Spirit Grant Program
$25,000
Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance tourism and celebrate the county's historical significance in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Community Development
Special district 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
Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust Grant
$10,000
Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania that focus on charitable, educational, religious, or scientific initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Allegheny Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Scaife Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2024

This grant provides funding for organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania focused on historic preservation, civic development, and education, while excluding those heavily reliant on government support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Bunbury Fund - One-Year Capacity Building Grants
$50,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey to strengthen their operations and enhance their ability to fulfill their missions through activities like strategic planning and improving governance.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Children Can Shape the Future Grant
$10,000
Children Can Shape the Future
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides financial support to educators in Philadelphia or Camden who are seeking to innovate and re-engage students in the classroom following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
The Bunbury Fund - Multi-Year Capacity Building Grants
$150,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey and nearby areas to enhance their operational capacity and effectiveness in fulfilling their missions.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Just Born Quality Confections Grant
$10,000
Just Born Quality Confections
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northampton and Lehigh Counties, Pennsylvania, that serve underprivileged children and families, with a focus on education, health, community development, and diversity initiatives.

Community Development
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
Let Good Take Flight
Contact for amount
American Airlines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that promote social good, global health, and assistance for military members.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania’s Long Term Care Grant Program​
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and facilities in Pennsylvania to implement innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and care for residents in long-term care settings.

Health
Nonprofits
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Schuylkill County Community Development Block Grants Program
$15,000
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Schuylkill County affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, helping them recover losses and retain jobs for low- to moderate-income individuals.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and not-for-profit entities in Pennsylvania to enhance community well-being through job creation, infrastructure improvements, and business development in the Appalachian Region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cycle 5: PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FORFEITURE FUND
$50,000
Philadelphia Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 27, 2024

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund is designed to support community-based anti-crime and anti-narcotics organizations in accordance with the Pennsylvania Controlled Substances Forfeiture Act and a court order from Sourovelis v. City of Philadelphia. This grant specifically focuses on organizations targeting at-risk youth through various programs, including after-school activities, violence and addiction prevention, recovery and rehabilitation from addiction, and reintegration and employment post-imprisonment with an emphasis on anti-crime/drug/violence initiatives. Funding is guided by the Office of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania and the US Department of Justice, aimed at grassroots community groups in Philadelphia with budgets of $5 million or less. The current grant cycle, running from 11/25 to 12/27, prioritizes Support for Elder Victims and Anti-Violence Programs that Impact Seniors, offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

Health
Nonprofits
FY25 Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in Pennsylvania's watersheds, particularly in Environmental Justice Areas, by improving water quality through initiatives like agricultural runoff control and urban stormwater management.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding is designed to assist long-term recovery efforts in federally designated disaster areas affected by Hurricane Ida, with a focus on supporting low- and moderate-income residents in Delaware and Montgomery counties.

Community Development
County governments
State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP)
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2021

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

The General Appropriation Act of 2020 (1A of 2020) and the Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2020 (Act 17A of 2020) together appropriated a combined total of $5,000,000 to establish the State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP). The SFCTP is intended to ensure adequate community support following the closure of commonwealth facilities in directly impacted and contiguous counties. Financial Info: The General Appropriation Act of 2020 (1A of 2020) and the Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2020 (Act 17A of 2020) together appropriated a combined total of $5,000,000 to establish the State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP). The SFCTP is intended to ensure adequate community support following the closure of commonwealth facilities in directly impacted and contiguous counties.

Environment
City or township governments
Capacity and Community Development Grant
$30,000
People, Parks and Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to enhance community engagement and develop local parks and recreational opportunities, particularly in under-resourced areas.

Community Development
City or township governments