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Pennsylvania Community Development Grants

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

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits in Erie County, Pennsylvania, to support a wide range of projects that address community needs in areas such as economic growth, education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant – Cares (CDBG-CV)
$71,493,980
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding provides financial assistance to eligible municipalities in Pennsylvania for community development activities aimed at preventing, preparing for, and responding to the impacts of COVID-19.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Marketing to Attract Tourists Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania to develop tourism projects that attract visitors and encourage overnight stays in the state.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program
$20,000
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner
State

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to fire companies, emergency medical services, and rescue squads in Pennsylvania to improve their facilities, equipment, training, and community outreach efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits
​Agriculture and Youth Program Grant
$25,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to youth organizations in Pennsylvania that promote agricultural education, vocational skills, and leadership development for individuals aged 24 and younger.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Queen Village Neighbors Association’s Community Grants
$5,000
Queen Village Neighbors Association
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to community groups and residents in Queen Village, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance the neighborhood's quality of life, such as park improvements, beautification efforts, and educational programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Out-of-School Community-based Arts Education Programs
$3,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based arts education programs in Greater Philadelphia, aimed at engaging youth aged 5 to 18, particularly those from low-income households, through hands-on artistic experiences outside of regular school hours.

Arts
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank (PIB)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to a variety of organizations, including municipalities and transportation authorities, to finance critical transportation infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
FISA Foundation Grants to Advance Equity and Justice in Pennsylvania
Contact for amount
FISA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania that work to improve the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities by promoting equity, health, and safety.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust Grant
$2,500
Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Delaware Valley region of Pennsylvania for programs that address various community needs, including education, health, arts, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP)
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania local governments to develop and implement long-term financial management strategies that enhance fiscal stability and service delivery.

Science and Technology
County governments
Main Street Matters Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations for revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas and promote vibrant, accessible communities in Pennsylvania.

Health
City or township governments
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
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in southwestern Pennsylvania to support community development, health, education, and civic engagement initiatives that enhance the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation
Contact for amount
Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to combat hunger and food insecurity in specific areas around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Indian River County, Florida.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
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
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