Pennsylvania Private Grants

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in specific Pennsylvania counties to help cover various operational and project-related expenses, fostering growth and community impact.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000 to help cover various operational and project-related expenses.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to eligible arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000 to support various operational and programmatic expenses, promoting community impact and inclusivity.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000, allowing them to address various administrative and programmatic needs to enhance their community impact.

This program provides $5,000 grants to small arts organizations in certain Pennsylvania counties to help cover various operational and project-related expenses.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000 to support various administrative and program-related expenses, fostering community impact and equitable access to arts funding.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000, allowing them to address various administrative and programmatic needs.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small nonprofit arts organizations in Pennsylvania to support their administrative and programmatic needs, helping them adapt and thrive in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania to support their administrative and program-related expenses, requiring a matching cash contribution.

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is excited to announce the Creative Sector Flex Grant Program. Donor Name: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts State: Pennsylvania County: Crawford County (PA), Erie County (PA), Lawrence County (PA), Mercer County (PA), Venango County (PA), Warren County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Creative Sector Flex Grant Program (CSFF) is designed to address the changing needs of dynamic PA arts organizations with average annual revenue between $10,000 – $200,000. This grant program offers grantees the flexibility to use $5,000 grants in ways that ensure the most significant impact for their organizations and communities. Grant Period One Year Uses of Funds Administrative expenses Programmatic expenses Project-related expenses Eligibility Criteria  Arts organizations located in Erie, Crawford, Warren, Venango, Mercer, and Lawrence Counties with average annual revenues between $10,000 – $200,000. Ineligibility Activities outside the activity period of the grant Activities with a religious purpose Payments to lobbyists Cash prizes and awards Benefit activities Hospitality expenses (e.g., receptions, parties, gallery openings) Capital expenditures, including equipment costing $500 or more Competitions Performances and exhibitions not available to the public. For more information, visit Erie Arts and Culture.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania to support their administrative and program-related expenses, helping them thrive and serve their communities.

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

The Erie Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Shaping Tomorrow Grant Program to strengthen nonprofit organizations in Erie County that address key community needs. Donor Name: The Erie Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Erie County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Prioritize projects that support marginalized communities and fuel inclusive growth strategies through a collective impact approach. Funding Information Range from $50,000 to $250,000. Eligibility Criteria The Erie Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue code that are located within Erie County or demonstrate a sizable population within Erie County.  For more information, visit The Erie Community Foundation.

Helping Today grant program seeks to support Erie County nonprofits addressing the most immediate needs of their community. Donor Name: The Erie Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Erie County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Prioritize projects that directly benefit individuals and families who are socio-economically disadvantaged or uplift historically marginalized communities. Focused on helping nonprofits build capacity to better address issues in the community, Helping Today grants can support (but are not limited to) the following: operations programming planning marketing/community awareness capital purchases (including technology and vehicles) facilities improvements evaluation Funding Information Do not exceed $50,000 and must be used within 12 months. Eligibility Criteria The Erie Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue code that are located within Erie County or demonstrate a sizable population within Erie County.  Applicants that do not have 501 (c)3 tax-exempt status may apply for a grant using a 501 (c)3 organization as its fiscal sponsor. A fiscal sponsor agreement must be submitted prior to submitting the grant application.  In general, grants are not issued to: individuals, scholarship funds, fundraising events, deficit reduction, endowment campaigns, sectarian religious activities, and reimbursements for expenses already incurred. For more information, visit The Erie Community Foundation.

The Erie Community Foundation is inviting applicants for its Urgent Grants to assist nonprofits experiencing an unbudgeted, unexpected, and time-sensitive crisis. Donor Name: The Erie Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Erie County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Do not exceed $15,000. Eligibility Criteria The Erie Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue code that are located within Erie County or demonstrate a sizable population within Erie County. For more information, visit The Erie Community Foundation.

The Erie Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Transformational Grants. Donor Name: The Erie Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Erie County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Erie Community Foundation Create meaningful changes in the lives of the people being served. Demonstrate shared goals across a continuum of institutions, organizations, and programs and Identified by The Erie Community Foundation Trustees and staff through their community engagement activities. Contact Pat Herr, Vice President of Community Impact. Eligibility Criteria The Erie Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue code that are located within Erie County or demonstrate a sizable population within Erie County.  For more information, visit The Erie Community Foundation.

POISE Foundation is accepting Letters of Intent for its Community Impact Grants to assist the Black community in achieving self-sustaining practices through strategic leadership, collective giving, grantmaking, and advocacy. Donor Name: Poise Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Through the Community Impact Grants, the Foundation provides small grants to nonprofit organizations located in the Pittsburgh Region that provide services, and seeks to bring change to the Black community which leads to empowerment and self-sufficiency.  In general, grants are one year in duration. POISE typically provides grants to Black-led, Black serving nonprofit organizations offering programs and services that fit within one or more of their Priority Areas: Community & Economic Development Programming that helps community leaders, residents and their communities build capacity to engage in civic participation, to collaborate, to make decisions and to advocate for the well-being of Black communities and the residents that live there.  These types of programs also seek to  engage community members in learning about and understanding community issues, and the economic, social, environmental, political, psychological, and other impacts on their way of life.  In addition, these programs should aim to foster pathways from poverty to prosperity for individuals and families in Black communities.  They also look for programming that encourages diverse and robust neighborhood and community economies. Education Programming that supports and advances the Educational achievement of Black youth in the Pittsburgh Region. They also invest in programming that offers innovative approaches to learning experiences that engage families and communities in the academic and social success of Black youth. Entrepreneurial Activities Programming that advances the creation and development of Black businesses and cooperatives in the Pittsburgh Region. Young Ladies Programming that supports and advances the well-being of young ladies in preparation for future endeavors in the Pittsburgh Region. Strengthening Black Families Through Strengthening Black Families, they can envision a region where the Black Family is restored a core institution that is actively thriving and engaged in the re-development and transformation of Pittsburgh’s Black community.  The Foundation will invest in programs and activities that build, strengthen, and support Black families. Priority will be given to programs and projects that focus on: being family-driven; building, strengthening, and supporting family development; increasing family time, interaction, engagement and communication; being culturally and contextually responsive in approach; assisting families with building authentic support networks with other families; providing families with tools and opportunities to build the skills necessary to advocate for their needs; and promoting and supporting family healing and wellness. Funding Information Grants are typically between $1,000-$5,000. Eligibility Criteria Only organizations classified as one of the following are eligible for grants from the Foundation: A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity Organizations/Groups with a Fiscal Sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity Churches seeking support for non-religious activities (i.e. food banks, after school programs, etc.) They do not give grants to individuals or for-profit organizations. Preference will be given to organizations that are Black-led meeting two of the three following criteria: Executive Director is Black and/or African American 50% of Board is Black and/or African American 75% of community served is Black and/or African American For more information, visit POISE Foundation.

The Emerging Philanthropist Program (EPP) seeks to engage Central PA’s emerging business and community leaders with the great possibilities that lie within philanthropic endeavors in Harrisburg. Donor Name: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities State: Pennsylvania City: Harrisburg Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Emerging Philanthropist Program provides resources and educational opportunities for Harrisburg’s developing leaders who wish to be actively engaged in giving back to their community.. Funding Information One (1) $5,000 grant will be awarded to the chosen organization. EPP will not fund 100% of any project. Project Period Proposed projects may take place at any time during the grant year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025. What cannot be funded Advertising Capital campaigns Direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations Individuals National and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence New staff positions without a substantial plan for sustainability Religious organizations for religious purposes Retroactive projects For more information, visit The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Philadelphia that care for and support underprivileged, handicapped, or orphaned children, with a focus on both Jewish and Gentile families.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania that focus on charitable, educational, religious, or scientific initiatives.