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Pennsylvania Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 34 grant opportunities

Valentine Foundation Social Change Grants
$15,000
Valentine Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that are dedicated to advancing gender equity for women, girls, and non-binary individuals through systemic social change initiatives.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
POISE Foundation Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Poise Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh Region to implement programs that empower and uplift the local Black community through various initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Responsive Local Government
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve civic engagement and strengthen the relationship between residents and local government.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Advocacy for Child-serving Systems
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 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.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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
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
2025 Trans Resilience Fund
$20,000
Gender Justice Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations led by and serving trans and gender non-conforming communities in the Philadelphia area, with a focus on BIPOC individuals, elders, youth, and those in need of gender-affirming care and housing support.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
People, Parks and Community Foundation Grant
$100,000
People, Parks and Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

Recreation
City or township governments
Lancaster Thrives Together Grant
$50,000
Lancaster County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to implement programs that address the root causes of poverty and promote economic stability for underserved populations, including unemployed individuals and those facing financial constraints.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 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
Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant 2025
Contact for amount
Robert H. Spitz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania for programs that address poverty, support Jewish culture, and maintain cemeteries.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness in Pennsylvania
$358,000
Thomas Scattergood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania that serve immigrant and refugee communities by promoting mental health and wellness through culturally relevant initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Pittsburgh STOP the Violence Grant 2025
$2,000,000
The City of Pittsburgh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh that are dedicated to preventing violence and enhancing community safety in neighborhoods most affected by crime.

Safety
Nonprofits
2025 Erie Women’s Fund Major Grant
$100,000
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides $100,000 to innovative projects that improve the lives of women and families in Erie by addressing their needs in areas such as economic stability, education, healthcare, and community well-being.

Education
Nonprofits
Caregivers of Young Children in Pennsylvania
$4,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs that assist grandfamilies in Philadelphia, where grandparents or relatives are raising young children, by improving access to resources and services tailored to their unique challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
United Way of Mifflin-Juniata Grant Program
$40,000
United Way of Mifflin-Juniata (UWMJ)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mifflin and Juniata counties that deliver impactful programs focused on improving education, income, and health for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia Grant
$20,000
Philadelphia Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia that focus on improving the lives of at-risk youth involved in or affected by the juvenile justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Erickson Discovery Grant
$5,000
Penn State University
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Penn State undergraduate students to pursue independent summer projects in various fields, fostering creativity and academic exploration.

Education
Private institutions of higher education