Best Berks County Grants for Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

Applications due Aug 15, 2026

US $5,000

Berks County Community Foundation Support for Education

Nonprofit organizations and institutions serving residents of the Governor Mifflin School District in Berks County, Pennsylvania can apply for Berks County Community Foundation’s Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust grants. Awards of US $5,000 support education-related needs, including designated grants for the Borough of Shillington, Shillington Borough Library, and Albright College, alongside scholarships for local high school seniors.

Applications due Aug 16, 2026

Up to US $40,000

Berks County Community Foundation Grants for Community Services

Schools and nonprofit entities in Berks County, Pennsylvania can apply for Berks County Community Foundation’s Northern Berks Connects grant, with awards up to US $40,000 to run a one-year pilot improving access to basic human needs. Funding supports staff to create and maintain a local resource guide, host networking events, and coordinate community leadership collaboration.

Letter of inquiry due Sep 7, 2026

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Berks County Community Programs Funding via Wyomissing Foundation

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Berks County, Pennsylvania can receive support for community-focused programs, projects, and limited general operations. Wyomissing Foundation provides funding for initiatives in health and human services, education, the arts, the environment, and community development, including new or expanded programs, capacity building, capital campaigns, and other charitable activities.

Wyomissing Foundation

US $2,500 - US $50,000

Berks County Education Funding via PPL Foundation

Full proposal due Sep 15, 2026

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing STEM, literacy, summer learning, or college and career readiness programs in Berks County, Pennsylvania can access funding through the PPL Foundation. Grants range from US $2,500 - US $50,000 for initiatives that support equitable, high-quality educational opportunities, especially those inspiring students toward energy-industry careers.

PPL Foundation

Up to US $150,000

Pottstown Area Health Capacity Grants in Berks

Applications due Oct 1, 2026

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, K–12 schools, and public partners serving residents in Berks County, Pennsylvania can apply for capacity building awards up to US $150,000 to strengthen infrastructure, leadership, and sustainability. Funding from Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation supports organizations advancing education, health, and economic opportunity within its 10-mile Pottstown-centered service area.

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation

Up to US $150,000

Berks County Systems Reform Funding via Pottstown Foundation

Applications due Oct 1, 2026

Nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and collaboratives serving residents in the Pottstown-area 10-mile radius, including Berks County, Pennsylvania, can seek up to US $150,000 for systems reform efforts. Focused on education, health, and economic opportunity, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation supports collaborative policy work, capacity building, and advocacy that drive long-term structural change.

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation

US $5,000 - US $15,000

National Trust Grants for Berks Historic Preservation

Applications due Oct 1, 2026

Nonprofits, public agencies, and eligible organizations in Berks County, Pennsylvania can seek funding to preserve and maintain historic places through the Louis J. Appell, Jr., Preservation Fund for Central Pennsylvania, awarding US $5,000 - US $15,000. Grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation help cover bricks-and-mortar work, technical assistance, staff time, consultants, and related project costs with a 1:1 match.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Up to US $2,300

Berks County Community Foundation Grants for Berks County LGBTQIA+ Services

Applications due Dec 31, 2026

Nonprofit organizations with projects serving the LGBTQIA+ community in Berks County, Pennsylvania can seek up to US $2,300 to support or strengthen local programs and initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, Berks County Community Foundation provides Berks County nonprofits with funding through the Diversity Alliance Endowment Fund for efforts addressing issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender residents.

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Berks County Community Foundation Scholarship Grants in Berks County

Graduating seniors from Berks County, Pennsylvania high schools pursuing studies in performing arts, entertainment, or sports management can receive scholarship support through the Albert Boscov Memorial Scholarship Fund. Grants from Berks County Community Foundation help local students continue their higher education in these fields, offering aid for academic advancement beyond high school.

US $5,000

Berks County Scholarship Funding via Berks County Community Foundation

High-achieving Berks County, Pennsylvania high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university can receive scholarships of US $5,000 per year from the Arrow International Scholarship Fund. With a mission to support local students, Berks County Community Foundation offers at least four awards, favoring descendants of eligible former or current Arrow employees.

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Berks County Community Foundation Grants for Berks County Education

Berks County K-12 public school employees seeking funding for classroom projects in Berks County, Pennsylvania can access support through Berks County Community Foundation. The Teacher Mini-Grant Program provides mini-grants for school-based projects, with preference for creative initiatives, and also supports an annual scholarship for a local public high school senior planning to major in education.

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Berks County Community Foundation Engineering Grants

Students and adults in Berks County, Pennsylvania pursuing engineering, mechanical, automotive, technical, trade, or construction education can receive scholarship support through the Haupt Family Fund. With a mission to help local residents achieve their educational goals, Berks County Community Foundation offers this scholarship for vocational, technical, or 4-year engineering programs meeting the GPA requirement.

Applications due Feb 13, 2027

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Women’s Workforce Support Funding from Berks County Community Foundation

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving women and girls in Berks County, Pennsylvania can apply for grants supporting programs that remove barriers to education and workforce entry or re-entry. Grants from Berks County Community Foundation may fund efforts addressing childcare, transportation, skills gaps, healthcare, or information access to help participants achieve self-sufficiency.

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Berks County Community Foundation Scholarship Funding via Berks County

Graduating high school seniors in Berks County, Pennsylvania who are children of active, retired, or deceased police officers or firefighters from the City of Reading and plan postsecondary education may be eligible for this scholarship. Berks County Community Foundation supports higher education access for these students, with preference for children of active first responders.

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Sports Medicine Scholarships from Berks County Community Foundation

Graduating seniors from Berks County, Pennsylvania high schools who have served as student athletic trainers and plan to study sports medicine can receive scholarship support for college. Berks County Community Foundation’s fund prefers applicants aiming to become Certified Athletic Trainers and requires at least two years of student training in one or more sports.

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Berks County Community Foundation Grants for Berks County Academic Scholarships

Grants from Berks County Community Foundation help Berks County, Pennsylvania students pursue higher education in Professional Turfgrass Management or Professional Golf Management. High school seniors from any Berks County school district with at least a 3.0 GPA who are accepted into one of these programs may receive scholarship support through this memorial fund.

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Healthcare Education Funding from Berks County Community Foundation

Berks County residents pursuing accredited healthcare education programs involving direct patient care can apply for scholarships covering educational expenses. The Community General Hospital Foundation/June A. Roedel Healthcare Scholarship Fund, managed by Berks County Community Foundation, may benefit students connected to local nonprofits or healthcare providers serving community needs in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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Scholarship Funding for Students from Berks County Community Foundation

Members of Berks County, Pennsylvania United Church of Christ congregations pursuing education after high school can apply for scholarship support for college, graduate study, vocational training, or life enrichment programs. The Dj Wetzel Fund of First United Church of Christ at Berks County Community Foundation allows previous recipients to reapply without preference in future years.

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Berks County Community Foundation Scholarship Grants in Berks County

Berks County high school seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree and involved in competitive swimming can receive scholarship support for college in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Berks County Community Foundation’s Elizabeth Horvath Swimming Scholarship Fund assists students who swam on a high school or club team, plan to swim in college, and meet GPA and conduct requirements.

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Berks County Scholarship Funding via Berks County Community Foundation

Immigrant students seeking higher education in Berks County, Pennsylvania who are ineligible for federal or Pennsylvania aid can receive college scholarships through the GRIP Dreamer Scholarship Fund. Grants from Berks County Community Foundation support local high school seniors and graduates under age 30 with strong academic records pursuing postsecondary study.

Applications due Mar 15, 2027

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Berks County Land Conservation Funding via Berks County Community Foundation

Nonprofit organizations preserving open space, environmentally sensitive land, farmland, or historic properties in Berks County, Pennsylvania can seek support for conservation and preservation projects. Focused on land and habitat conservation, Berks County Community Foundation invites local 501(c)(3)s to apply for funding that protects critical landscapes and historic sites countywide.

Applications due Mar 15, 2027

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Berks County Community Foundation Support for Environmental Health

Nonprofit projects improving environmental health and climate resiliency in Berks County, Pennsylvania can seek funding for innovative, collaborative efforts. Berks County Community Foundation’s Innovation Fund supports new approaches, small-scale best management practice projects, education and outreach, planning, and efforts to secure state or federal funding, with priority for cross-sector partnerships.

Applications due Apr 15, 2027

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Berks County Public Safety Funding via Berks County Community Foundation

Governmental entities needing K9 units in Berks County, Pennsylvania can receive support for acquiring, training, and maintaining K9 corps. Berks County Community Foundation manages the Darrell and Gloria Rank K9 Corps Fund, which helps strengthen local community and public safety through sustained investment in service animal programs.

Letter of inquiry due May 16, 2027

US $25,000 - US $100,000

Berks County Community Foundation Support for Energy Efficiency

Nonprofits, government entities, and small businesses in Berks County, Pennsylvania can seek funding to improve energy efficiency in existing, owner-occupied buildings, with awards from US $25,000 - US $100,000. Berks County Community Foundation’s Met-Ed Sustainable Energy Fund supports lighting retrofits, high-efficiency HVAC, and commercial kitchen or refrigeration upgrades after a required preliminary energy assessment.

Applications due May 31, 2027

US $1,000 - US $20,000

Land O'Lakes Foundation Hunger Relief Grants

With a mission to strengthen rural communities, nonprofits in Berks County, Pennsylvania focused on hunger relief and food access can receive US $1,000 - US $20,000 for local programs. The Land O'Lakes Foundation supports 501(c)(3) food banks, pantries, meal programs, school meals, and community gardens serving eligible dairy member-owner communities.

Land O'lakes Foundation

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Transition Support Funding from Berks County Community Foundation

Applications due Jun 1, 2027

Focused on helping students with disabilities move into employment, this award supports graduating high school seniors in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Eligible seniors with a documented disability are recognized for determination, resilience, and commitment to pursuing a career path that matches their skills and aspirations.