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Pennsylvania Education Grants

Explore 268 grant opportunities

The Catalyst Fund
Contact for amount
The Barra Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that drive significant and equitable change in under-resourced communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, focusing on areas like arts, education, health, and human services.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Walter J. Miller Trust Grant
$15,000
Walter J. Miller Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for a variety of charitable projects, including education, health services, social welfare, environmental conservation, and the arts.

Education
Nonprofits
Competitive Grants for Bucks County
Contact for amount
Bucks County Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to address community needs and improve the quality of life for residents, particularly those who are underserved or disadvantaged.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Education Programming
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Philadelphia that aim to expand access to high-quality arts education for school-aged youth, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania for projects focused on education, economic development, community development, and health, with an emphasis on regional collaboration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create and expand training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals facing employment barriers for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Grants to help Pennsylvania Farms and Agribusinesses
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist small- and mid-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania by providing resources for workforce development and improved human resources practices to ensure their long-term success and stability.

Workforce Development
County governments
Clarence W. Winter Charitable Trust Program
Contact for amount
Clarence W. Winter Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on charitable, educational, and community-benefit initiatives, with a preference for those located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Education
Nonprofits
Resource Investment Process Grant
$40,000
Pocono Mountains United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, that provide innovative programs addressing critical community needs such as mental health, basic needs, childcare, domestic violence, and housing, particularly for the ALICE population and socially disadvantaged groups.

Health
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

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
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local agencies that help low-income individuals and families improve their living conditions and access essential services.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Community Services Block Grant โ€“ CARES
$42,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This funding provides financial support to local agencies in Pennsylvania to help alleviate poverty and address the economic impacts of COVID-19 for low-income residents.

Safety
County governments
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 28, 2024

This program provides funding to public school districts and area career and technical schools for necessary improvements to their facilities.

Education
Independent school districts
Leona Gruber Trust Fund
$2,000
Leona Gruber Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania, particularly in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, focusing on education, health, and human services for at-risk youth, low-income families, and the elderly.

Health
Nonprofits
Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems
$500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Pennsylvania that advocate for increased public investment in early childhood education, K-12 education, home visiting programs, and out-of-school time services to address funding inequities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Rodney A. Erickson Discovery Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania State University
State

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides $5,000 grants to Penn State undergraduate students for original research and creative projects under faculty supervision, promoting hands-on learning and academic engagement.

Education
Individuals
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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits