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Pennsylvania Social Advocacy Grants

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Leeway Transformation Award
$15,000
Leeway Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This award provides $15,000 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in the Greater Philadelphia area who have dedicated at least five years to using their art for social change.

Arts
Individuals
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
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Philadelphia Foundation’s Edna W. Andrade Grants
$25,000
Philadelphia Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit art organizations and museums in the Greater Philadelphia area to promote visual fine arts through exhibitions, commissions, and community projects.

Infrastructure
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
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
Media Artist + Activist Residency Grant
$25,000
Leeway Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support for partnerships between women, trans*, and gender nonconforming media artists and social justice organizations in Greater Philadelphia to create collaborative projects that promote social change through various media arts.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
Mental and Behavioral Health Services
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for young children and their caregivers, addressing critical service shortages and promoting community-based solutions.

Health
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Fund
$10,000
The Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia that provide essential services in areas such as elder care, youth support, homelessness rehabilitation, and education for disadvantaged groups.

Humanities
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
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
Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant
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
Valentine Foundation Social Change Grants
$15,000
Valentine Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Local Filmmaker Fund
Contact for amount
Independence Public Media Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support and development resources to filmmakers in the Greater Philadelphia area, helping them enhance their projects and skills while promoting community-focused storytelling.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Visionary Leadership Fund
Contact for amount
The Valentine Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that empower women, girls, and non-binary individuals from historically underrepresented groups to develop their leadership skills and drive social change.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
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