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Pennsylvania Social Advocacy Grants

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The Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) Grant Program
$40,000
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and county veterans' offices in Pennsylvania to develop and enhance services that address critical needs for veterans and their families, focusing on areas like mental health, transportation, and employment.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
Highmark Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Highmark Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in western and central Pennsylvania and West Virginia that are implementing innovative health initiatives to improve community and family health outcomes.

Health
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
Opportunity Fund - Arts and Social & Economic Justice
$18,690,750
Opportunity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized arts organizations and initiatives in the Greater Pittsburgh area that promote social and economic justice, focusing on civil rights, the arts, and essential safety net services.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Contact for amount
Bucks County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in Bucks County to improve housing, public services, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Small businesses
FISA Foundation Grants
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
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
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
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
Submit Application for Welfare Foundation Grant Program
$5,000,000
Welfare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

The Welfare Foundation offers grants primarily focused on seven nonprofit sub-sectors including social services, housing, health/hospitals, education, environment, civic, and arts/humanities, to promote social welfare in Delaware and southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, with eligibility restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations that do not discriminate and do not use funds for activities such as political advocacy, religious institutions, fundraising events, and individual needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) Grant
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based programs in Pennsylvania that aim to prevent child abuse and neglect by engaging families and caregivers through evidence-based, long-term interventions.

Health
Nonprofits
Innovation Grants Program
$100,000
The Seybert Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2024

Date Added

Sep 1, 2024

The Seybert Foundation Innovation Grants Program offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to Philadelphia-based nonprofits serving youth, to fund innovative projects in areas such as education reform, youth advocacy, and workforce development, with a focus on testing new approaches or pursuing opportunities for significant change.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Outdoor Programs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia and Camden that create free outdoor programs to help underserved communities access and enjoy parks, trails, and waterways.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Rooted in Justice 2024-2025
$25,000
Cedar Tree Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
AAWPI’s National Civic Impact Fellowship & Incubator Program
$10,000
Asian American Women’s Political Initiative (AAWPI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This fellowship provides $10,000 to support AAPI women and gender-expansive individuals in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, or Georgia who are dedicated to creating impactful civic projects in their communities, along with mentorship and skills training.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
2024-2026 Developing Future Special Educators Grant
$20,000
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Special Education
State

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2024

Date Added

May 2, 2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Special Education is inviting applications from Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to develop or expand experiential learning opportunities. The goal is to engage secondary and postsecondary students in learning about working with students with disabilities, aiming to inspire future special educators. These opportunities include structured activities, programs, or events guided by current educators. The grant aims to foster the establishment or expansion of such opportunities and increase interest in special education careers among secondary and postsecondary students.

Education
Independent school districts
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