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Pennsylvania Workforce Development Grants

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Grid Resilience Grant Program
$8,000,000
Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to electric utilities and stakeholders in Pennsylvania to improve the resilience and reliability of the electric grid, particularly in vulnerable communities, through various infrastructure enhancements and workforce development initiatives.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Teacher Preparation
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Philadelphia-based organizations working to increase the number of certified K–12 teachers, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, to better reflect the student population by 2035.

Education
Nonprofits
Reducing Barriers to Training for Quality Jobs in the Philadelphia Region
$8,350,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established organizations in the Philadelphia region that help individuals facing significant barriers to employment access quality job training and secure sustainable employment.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program (SMAT)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host high-quality sports and e-sports events, boosting tourism and economic development in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Solar Energy Program (SEP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for solar energy projects and equipment manufacturing in Pennsylvania, targeting businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to promote renewable energy development.

Energy
City or township governments
Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA)
$110,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to Pennsylvania's industrial sector to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonization efforts, targeting small to large manufacturers and facility operators.

Environment
Small businesses
COVID-19 Capital Projects Fund Digital Connectivity Technology Program
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides devices to libraries, schools, and community organizations in Pennsylvania to improve digital access and skills for low-income and underserved communities.

Education
City or township governments
Food Justice Fund Grassroots Grants Program
$75,000
The City of Pittsburgh
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and community-led initiatives in Pittsburgh that aim to improve access to healthy and culturally relevant food in underserved neighborhoods.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Early Childhood Education
$1,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that are working to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from birth to age five by enhancing program quality, expanding enrollment, and addressing systemic challenges.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
High Performance Building Program (HPB)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and individuals in Pennsylvania for constructing or renovating energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE)
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to various organizations, including municipalities and businesses, for the construction of natural gas pipelines to enhance energy access and stimulate economic growth in Pennsylvania.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
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 develop workforce training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Independent school districts
COVID-19 ARPA Whole-Home Repairs Program
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to county agencies for home repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners and small landlords in Pennsylvania.

Housing
City or township governments
Renewable Energy Program (REP) – Geothermal and Wind Projects
$40,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and individuals in Pennsylvania for developing geothermal and wind energy projects, promoting renewable energy and job creation.

Energy
City or township governments
Pennsylvania First Program (PA First)
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania to support job creation, investment, and economic development projects that enhance the state's competitiveness.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Rail Freight Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support the maintenance and improvement of rail freight services in Pennsylvania, benefiting railroad companies, municipalities, and businesses that rely on rail infrastructure.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local defense groups and government entities in Pennsylvania to enhance the military value and sustainability of military installations and organizations within the state.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania universities, industries, and government agencies to foster technological innovation and improve economic development through collaborative infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure
Private institutions of higher education
Level Up & Launch Initiative
Contact for amount
United Way of Lancaster County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This initiative provides funding to local nonprofits in Lancaster County for innovative projects that address challenges in education, economic mobility, and health, while also offering opportunities for community matching contributions to amplify their impact.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2025 African American Community Fund
$5,000
Washington County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington County, Pennsylvania, to support programs and initiatives that benefit the African American community through culture, education, economic development, and community enhancement.

Community Development
Nonprofits