Pennsylvania Private Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Schuylkill County affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, helping them recover losses and retain jobs for low- to moderate-income individuals.

Access Microfund is a reimbursement program offered by the Arts Council, providing up to $500 to support arts and culture organizations, collaboratives, and artists in Pennsylvania. The fund aims to assist in providing accommodations for patrons and artists with disabilities, including American Sign Language interpretation, audio description, captioning, and materials in alternative formats. Looking for one-time assistance in making your arts event more accessible? The Arts Council’s Access Microfund is a reimbursement program that provides up to $500 to help arts and culture organizations, collaboratives and artists provide accommodations to patrons and artists with disabilities, such as American Sign Language interpretation, audio description, captioning, or materials in alternative formats. No deadline. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. APPLY If you have questions about eligibility, please email Mia Hooper, director of development and grantmaking, or call 412-391-2060 ext. 222. Funding for Access Microfund comes from the National Endowments for the Arts. Claire leading an accessibility workshop Claire leading an accessibility workshop Eligibility Nonprofit arts organizations, artist collaboratives, and independent artists serving or working in the nine counties of southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Indiana, Washington, and Westmoreland) are eligible to apply. The Access Microfund is meant for those that are providing arts programming to the public. Funding through the Access Microfund is not intended to support accessibility accommodations for an organization's full series of scheduled programs. Instead, the fund is for an accommodation outside your scheduled accommodated programs or if you are planning a one-time public program and need additional accessibility assistance. Examples of eligible accommodations American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of one performance Audio description of a single museum tour Development of a Braille program Interpretation, captioning, or other accommodations for an artist or patron with a disability Ineligible accommodations Series of regularly scheduled ASL interpreted performances Audio description of tours and performances that have already happened Adding a wheelchair ramp Ongoing accommodations for employees or volunteers with disabilities A group of individuals gather for a picture at the LEAD Conference in Pittsburgh. There are seventeen smiling people, and one service dog. LEAD Conference Pittsburgh Application Process Applications can be submitted at any time and support will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The Arts Council will make every effort to review your needs as quickly as we can, making decisions and seeking input from representatives of the disability community when appropriate. You must submit following information in your application: Organization or collaborative name and contact information The type of accommodation you would like to provide or are seeking reimbursement for, the approximate cost of that service, and how you determined the cost of the accommodation The date you wish to offer the accommodation Why you want to provide the accommodation In exchange for a reimbursement through the Access Microfund, you must: Provide your accommodation policy or agree to create an accommodation policy no later than two months after receiving funding; and Either provide some matching funds or agree to create a line item in your next budget to cover future programmatic accommodations. National Endowment for the Arts Statement of Equitable Funding The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council continues to support diverse and vulnerable populations, understanding that we should always inform our work through a lens of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. The Arts Council does not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

The Upper Bucks Community Fund of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Palisades, Pennridge, and Quakertown School Districts of Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania, supporting programs in visual, performing, and industrial arts, agricultural education, conservation of rural life, science, and technology.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in specific Pennsylvania counties to support their administrative and program-related expenses.

This grant provides flexible financial support to small and mid-sized arts organizations in five Pennsylvania counties to help them enhance their community engagement and creative programs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life for residents in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and community development.

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to restore and sustain forests and freshwater habitats in Central Appalachia, benefiting native wildlife and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.

This funding program provides financial support to music organizations for capital projects that improve their facilities, technology, and equipment, excluding general operating expenses and non-music-related activities.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small, nonprofit music organizations in the Philadelphia area that are either newly established or facing challenges due to reduced public funding, helping them build capacity and ensure sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports licensed dairy processors and brands in the Northeast to initiate or expand co-packing arrangements, scale production, and enhance their product offerings.

This funding opportunity supports Greater Philadelphia nonprofit organizations that provide arts education programs in photography, architectural drawing, or writing for youth aged 11 to 18.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of impactful projects in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, focusing on human services, environmental initiatives, human rights, early childhood development, and the arts.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Philadelphia to provide free, high-quality out-of-school learning programs for children aged 3 to 8 in underserved neighborhoods.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in south central Pennsylvania that offer innovative programs for at-risk youth and underserved families.

This funding opportunity supports Philadelphia-based organizations and community groups with innovative strategies to protect urban gardens from development, particularly in neighborhoods facing poverty and racial inequity.

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations and public entities in Philadelphia connect families with young children to vital public benefits and tax credits, aiming to improve their access to essential resources for healthy development and academic success.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, to enhance community services and educational opportunities.

This grant provides financial support to small, independently owned businesses in Philadelphia to help them overcome operational challenges and invest in projects that promote growth and stability.