Pennsylvania Private Grants

The Fund for Racial Justice and Equity, powered by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, is offering grants of $10,000 to $100,000 for one year to Lehigh Valley nonprofit organizations led by and serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities, to support programs in leadership development, economic advancement, health and wellness, and stories of Black and Brown excellence and success.

The GIVE Washington County Fund Grants, offered by the Washington County Community Foundation in Pennsylvania, is inviting applications from eligible nonprofits, governmental or educational institutions for a flexible grant of up to $10,000, to be used in eight focus areas including animal welfare, arts, community improvement, conservation, education, health, human needs, and religion, excluding general operating or routine program support.

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 better serve their communities.

The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program, funded by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, offers $1,000 to $10,000 grants to public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects promoting education, outdoor engagement, wayfinding, trails, active transportation, and placemaking within the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

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.

Feet First Philly's Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant, ranging from $500 to $2000, supports projects that enhance walkability and safety in public spaces across Philadelphia, with applications open to organizations, businesses, and individuals, provided the enhancements are not used for financial gain.

The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Pennsylvania is offering a reimbursement grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that improve recycling education, increase recycling collection, and reduce contamination, with priority given to non-traditional recycling, community space recycling, special event recycling, and school recycling, open to municipalities, schools, non-profits, businesses, and refuse haulers subcontracted by CCRRA.

The Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation provides grants to organizations operated exclusively for educational, charitable, religious, scientific, or literary purposes, with education as a primary interest. Donor Name: Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation is to provide educational advantages, opportunities, and facilities and to further sound learning by the establishment or financing of endowments, fellowships, scholarship incentives, and awards at colleges and universities, as well as to make gifts to organizations operating exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific or literary purposes. Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Health Human services Religion Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests for the following: Lehigh Valley Schools Charitable organizations meeting essential community needs. Funding Information Average grant size: $2,500 – $5,000. Geographic limitations The Foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Lehigh Valley, PA. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through our online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania that serve children and individuals who are disabled or in need, promoting initiatives in education, health, and public benefit.

This grant provides financial support to hospitals in Philadelphia to help cover the costs of private rooms for patients in need.

The Centre Foundation's Field-of-Interest grant program, open to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental units in Centre County, Pennsylvania, offers $162,914 in funding for projects focusing on education, health, social services, arts, and youth development, to be used within a year starting from December 2024.

This grant provides funding for organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania focused on historic preservation, civic development, and education, while excluding those heavily reliant on government support.

The Creative Sector Flex Fund provides support to eligible applicants that provide consistent annual levels of artistic programming and/or arts services in Pennsylvania. Donor Name: Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: One application per applicant per year may be submitted. Eligible uses of funds are flexible, including the support of applicants’ administrative, programmatic, and project-related expenses.  Depending on the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) budget and availability of funds, grant amounts will be $5,000 per applicant.  Annual grants are not guarantee For the purposes of the Creative Sector Flex Fund Application, applicants are classified by either being an Arts Organization or an Arts Program of a Non-Arts Organization. Arts Organization – An eligible nonprofit corporation whose mission is to create, perform, present, promote or serve the arts sector (e.g., symphonies, arts councils, theatres, etc).  Arts Program of Non-Arts Organization – A solely arts-related program of a larger, eligible, nonprofit corporation or unit of government whose mission is not solely arts-related (e.g., charitable or community service organization) Grant Activity Period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.  Eligibility Criteria Applicants must:  Be a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation, or a unit of local government (counties, cities, boroughs, townships, and municipal authorities). Pre-K -12 public, private and parochial schools including all charter schools are NOT eligible. (K-12 schools should contact the Arts in Education Program of the PCA for other opportunities).  Be located in Pennsylvania, except for nonprofit, tax-exempt corporations acting as a fiscal sponsor on behalf of an unincorporated group or not-for-profit limited liability company (LLC) that is located in Pennsylvania.  Be registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Corporations, except for local governments and fiscal sponsors.  Have a history of at least TWO years of consistent arts programming in Pennsylvania. Have an annual average arts revenue of $10,000 to $200,000. PPA Partners determine revenue size by a two-year average demonstrated by:  Arts Organization: most recent form 990 of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service  Arts Program of Non-Arts Organization or whose 990 is a postcard: applicant’s board/committee approved, arts-specific program financial statement from the most recently completed TWO fiscal years.  The program financial statement must detail program revenue, including contributed and earned income and income realized from investments, as applicable, and expenses. In-kind is not included. For more information, visit Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.

The Community Giving Foundation is seeking applications for its Healthy Workplace Grant program to encourage happy, healthy teams within nonprofit organizations. Donor Name: Community Giving Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Columbia County (PA), Luzerne County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants can be used to purchase supplies/equipment, programming, professional development, etc., to boost the mental and physical health of your team. The goal of the application process is to encourage creative methods for increasing health and positivity in your office. Funding Information Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $200-1,000.  Eligibility Criteria All 501(c) and government nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply, regardless of whether they have a current or pending grant with the Foundation. The service area for this grant round is the Berwick Health and Wellness Fund service area: Columbia County Boroughs: Berwick Borough, Benton Borough, Briar Creek Borough, Stillwater Borough. Columbia County Townships: Benton Township, Briar Creek Township, Fishing Creek Township, Mifflin Township, North Centre Township, South Centre Township. Luzerne County Boroughs: Berwick Borough, Conyngham Borough, Nescopeck Borough, New Columbus Borough, Shickshinny Borough. Luzerne County Townships: Butler Township, Conyngham Township, Hollenback Township, Hunlock Township, Huntington Township, Nescopeck Township, Salem Township, Sugarloaf Township, Union Township. For more information, visit Community Giving Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports community development projects in Elk County that promote economic growth and improve the overall wellbeing of residents through innovative and sustainable initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Elk County that are working on innovative projects to improve the economic and social wellbeing of the area, with a focus on initiatives that benefit a broad segment of the community.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide services and initiatives benefiting residents within the Johnsonburg Area school district.

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is offering a grant of $2000 for projects that address urgent, unforeseen situations on designated water trails, with the aim of creating recreational opportunities, supporting sustainable use of natural resources, and improving access to Pennsylvania Water Trails.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public access to waterways, ensuring they remain open and free for community use for 25 years.

The Memorial Health Fund seeks to transform the way the community addresses compelling health issues by funding programs that improve the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of the residents of York and its surrounding communities. Donor Name: York County Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: York County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Memorial Health Fund competitive grant program is designed to be flexible. Eligibility Criteria  Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or public school districts. Criteria for a qualifying organization includes the following: Nonprofits must be classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity under the Internal Revenue Code. (This does not apply to government agencies or public school districts.) Individuals do not qualify as applicants. Nonprofits must have 501(c) (3) status for at least one year. Applicant must provide services directly to York County. Applicant must be up-to-date on any active interim or post-grant reports before applying for a new grant. Applicant must have a board-approved Anti-Discrimination Policy AND a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. Grant applications must address one of the following: Improve overall community health Provide resources for the restoration and maintenance of health Bring high-quality health care services to the greater York area Promote general health and wellness of persons in the greater York area Promote health education Engage in fundraising and related activities or programs Engage in other activities directly or indirectly including making grants to other nonprofit organizations to enable them to carry out these activities. YCCF does NOT provide grants to support: Endowments, capital campaigns, budget shortfalls, normal operations, debt retirement, or association dues. Sectarian religious programs. Organizations with discriminatory employment or program practices. Any form of direct financial assistance to individuals. Reimbursement for programs or items purchased before a grant is authorized. For more information, visit YCCF.