Pennsylvania 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 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 to support their administrative and program-related expenses, helping them thrive and serve their communities.

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.

Applications are now being accepted for the Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund. Donor Name: McKean County Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The fund supports projects that encourage the arts, community development, education, environment, or health and social services within the Port Allegany School District. Funding Information Maximum grant is $1400. Eligibility Criteria Grants from this fund are available to 501c3 organizations, schools, municipalities, or religious organizations that serve the public.  For more information, visit McKean County Community Foundation.

The Colcom Foundation is accepting applications to foster a sustainable environment to ensure quality of life for all Americans by addressing major causes and consequences of overpopulation and its adverse effects on natural resources. Donor Name: Colcom Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details:  Funding Interests  Colcom Foundation’s funding interests include: Carrying Capacity- Colcom Foundation supports national projects acknowledging the impact of human population growth on the environment. Family Planning Immigration Local Environment- Colcom Foundation supports environmental and conservation projects in southwestern Pennsylvania. Southwestern Pennsylvania includes the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland. Land Conservation Education and Media Stewardship Trails Waste Cleanup and Diversion Youth Local Community- Colcom Foundation supports projects that enrich and improve quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania. Southwestern Pennsylvania includes the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland. Arts and Culture Community and Economic Development Education Health and Human Services Leisure and Recreation Public Safety Required Materials  Most recent 990 Most recent audited financials or equivalent Itemized project budget Key Performance Indicator (KPI) For more information, visit Colcom Foundation.

The Elk County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Women Who Care Grant Program. Donor Name: Elk County Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Elk County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Women Who Care strives to educate, encourage, and expand the number of women committed to philanthropy in order to strengthen community by providing funds and assistance to issues that are important to families. The Women Who Care Fund welcomes grant applications as part of its mission to provide funding for projects that have the most impact for the families in communities. Funding Information Maximum annual award from Women Who Care is $5000. Eligibility Criteria Awards are limited to nonprofit charitable organizations with current exempt status as defined by the Internal Revenue Code – Section 501(c)(3) and schools or municipalities. Limitations of Women Who Care Awards Women Who Care does not make awards to individuals. make awards for capital campaigns or to fund endowments. fund the same project more than once – unless there are unusual circumstances. fund organizations that promote a particular religious or political ideology. fund advertising, dinner galas or other fundraising events. fund contributions to the general fund of an organization. fund overhead administrative cost exceeding 10% of request. The applications recommended to the membership will be based on: Quality of the Project/Services Number of Individuals Served Management of the Project. For more information, visit Elk County Community Foundation.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking applications for its Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants. Donor Name: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: AFIG has approximately $5 million in funding available to school districts, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Pennsylvania that want to transition to cleaner fuel transportation. Supported alternative fuels include electricity, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hydrogen, hythane, biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, and other advanced biofuels. Grant funding covers: Incremental costs related to retrofitting vehicles to operate on alternative fuels; Incremental costs to purchase alternative fuel vehicles; Cost to purchase and install the necessary fleet-refueling or home-refueling equipment for alternative fuel vehicles; Cost to perform research, training, development, and demonstration of new applications or next-phase technology related to alternative fuel vehicles. Priorities Businesses whose headquarters or principal place of business are located in Pennsylvania; Zero emission vehicle projects; Medium-duty and light-duty fleet refueling infrastructure projects; Renewable natural gas vehicle and infrastructure projects; Projects located in or predominantly serving environmental justice areas; Minority-, veteran-, or woman-owned businesses. Funding Information Applicants will be eligible for a maximum grant award across all applications of $500,000. Individual application awards are still capped at $300,000. Eligibility Criteria DEP will award at least 20% of AFIG funding to the following entities, depending on applications received: Counties, townships, municipalities, or municipal authorities; Public school districts, including brick and mortar charter schools; Organizations registered as a 501(c)3 that provide services to seniors, low-income individuals and families, individuals with disabilities, veterans, or medical services of any type; Businesses that are registered with the Commonwealth as a Small Diverse Business or registered with one of the Pennsylvania Department of General Services approved third-party certifications; and Organizations that are county/local government supported or contracted to provide services to seniors, low-income individuals and families, individuals with disabilities, veterans, or medical services of any type. For more information, visit DEP.

The Friends of South Mountain Partnership (FOSMP) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy have funding available to support initiatives within community that further the goals of the Partnership and advance the capacity of partners throughout the region Donor Name: Friends of South Mountain Partnership State: Pennsylvania County: Adams County (PA), Cumberland County (PA), Franklin County (PA), York County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This small-scale funding opportunity is intended to support projects not traditionally eligible for the SMP Mini-Grant program . In addition to supporting the SMP mission and goals, priority will be given to ideas that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and access in region. Example projects and initiatives are shared below, but all projects with connections to conserving landscape resources, promoting landscape resources, and/or connecting people and organizations with common goals around conservation are encouraged to apply. The Partnership identifies four priority Landscape Resources – natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources (for example: working farms and farmlands, historic places, water and air quality, habitat and wildlife, and trails and parks) – within the South Mountain region, and we welcome project proposals that protect and promote this diversity of resources. Applicants are encouraged to think creatively on how to use these funds to support current needs or encourage these values in future generations Example Projects and Initiatives Educational Funds Cash prize for K-12 art contest showcasing “what conservation means to me” Sponsor field trip for students to visit a landscape resource (farm, forest, etc.) Support for underserved students to participate in local conferences or trainings Local business and economy Increasing accessibility of underserved audiences to healthy and local foods Creation of advertising and communication materials for a minority-owned business that focuses on landscape resources Marketing materials to advertise a local art collective Creation of a story map or app to highlight regional farmers markets and farm stands Professional Development  Attending conferences, events, and training Participation in local events and opportunities. E.g. staff attending the Conserve PA conference Staff participation in Web GIS course to support organizational community outreach efforts Infrastructure  Installation of green, sustainable, solar or EV infrastructure Supplies to develop a school or community garden to promote sustainability and resiliency Building a roadside stand to support food distribution in rural community. Funding Information Awards from $1000- $2000 will be considered, Eligibility Criteria The South Mountain Partnership’s Flex-Grant Fund simulates on-the-ground projects that further the Partnership’s mission to conserve Landscape Resources that enrich the quality of life and sense of place of the citizens and communities of the South Mountain region. Eligible applicants include 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations, municipalities, counties, educational institutions, community groups, and businesses. All projects must be within Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, or York County. Applicants may not apply to both the SMP Mini-Grant Program and Flex Grant funds. Requests up to $1000 will be considered; match will be considered, but is not required. The South Mountain Partnership’s Flex-Grant Fund is funded through private donations to the South Mountain Partnership. 2024 Flex Grants may NOT be used as a match for the SMP Mini-Grant Program. Applications are reviewed by a small committee of current South Mountain Partnership partners. Applications will be ranked based on three categories: Alignment with Partnership – Advances Mission and Goals – Project advances the Partnership’s mission of “conserving Landscape Resources to enrich the quality of life and sense of place of the South Mountain region’s citizens and communities,” and addresses at least one of the Partnership’s goals Conservation of Landscape Resources – sustain and steward the resources that define the South Mountain landscape; Promotion of Landscape Resources – increase public awareness of the resources that define the South Mountain landscape; Connections across the Landscape – emphasize the interconnectedness of the resources to create a community of collaboration amongst a critical mass of public agencies, non-profit and community organizations, businesses, and citizens. Partner Collaboration – Project builds and sustains collaboration with other partners and/or ideas that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our region Project Need: Applicant demonstrates funding would meet an immediate need such as, expanded access to services, engaging diverse audiences, allows exploration of a new idea, meets an immediate funding gap. For more information, visit FOSMP.

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 Acorn Grants provides support to newer and smaller organizations to establish a solid foundation. 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: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Prioritize organizations that identify a need and explain how it is essential to build capacity. Funding Information Do not exceed $10,000.  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.

Love Your Block is a City of Pittsburgh program that brings neighbors together to improve communities by combating blight, creating assets, and building resilience, block by block. Donor Name: The City of Pittsburgh State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Projects may include but are not limited to community garden maintenance, neighborhood clean-ups, or tree and flower planting. Successful projects will build strong partnerships, leverage donations, and most importantly, engage neighbors. In planning for strong and successful projects, consider the following priorities: Build strong partnerships Consider having local businesses come out and lend a hand or donate food or materials. Recruit volunteers from a local VFW post or have a service-learning component for youth. Leverage donations Consider having residents donate plants, compost material, or food for your volunteer event day. Make sure it’s feasible City loves creative ideas– but don’t bite off more than you can chew! If you have a huge idea, make Love Your Block a first step in the right direction and secure some other partners that can assist with your plans. Engage neighbors While your volunteers can come from anywhere, they’ve found that the most impactful projects utilize volunteers within proximity to the project. People like to be a part of what’s happening next door and are more likely to maintain and sustain the project afterward if they helped plan and implement it. Funding Information Love Your Block is a City of Pittsburgh program with a maximum award of $2,500. Funding is provided through reimbursement after project implementation. Eligibility Criteria Funding must be awarded through a nonprofit. If your organization is not a nonprofit, you can ask one to be your sponsor. Nonprofits are welcome to sponsor multiple projects. Projects must benefit the public. Projects on private property must have the written permission of the owner. All projects are subject to City of Pittsburgh Zoning and Permit guidelines. Project-related events must follow COVID-19 guidelines that are in place at the time of the events. For more information, visit The City of Pittsburgh.

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 Community Foundation of Westmoreland County is an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Foundation, is seeking applications for its Greensburg Foundation Fund to support organizations that serve the needs of that community. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County State: Pennsylvania County: Westmoreland County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The endowment is a combination of trusts that were established by more than twenty-five individuals and families from Greensburg to support organizations that serve the needs of that community. The Greensburg Foundation Fund Grants Program was created to provide Greensburg nonprofits with the opportunity to request funds for program materials, office technology, renovations, capital projects and/or program implementation. Examples of requests include but are not limited to: technology needs personal care items for shelters or housing programs food purchases for feeding programs educational supplies for day cares or schools office renovations capital projects such as new construction programmatic costs for new or existing initiatives Funding Information $20,000 maximum. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations that have been incorporated for less than 3 years are not eligible to apply. Nonprofit organizations headquartered in Westmoreland County AND serving residents of the 15601 zip code may apply. Preference will be given to those located in 15601. Restrictions General operating costs will not be funded Only one application will be considered per organization Limited to 15601 zip code For more information, visit The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.

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.