Best Erie County Grants for Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

Discover active funding opportunities in Erie County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Niagara County, Chautauqua County, and Monroe County

9,000+

Available grants

$3326.6M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3326.6M total

$5K median

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Erie County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Erie County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

69 Erie County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

20 Erie County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

17 Erie County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

12 Erie County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

52 Erie County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Academic Success & Enrichment

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on STEM / STEAM Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Erie County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the second quarter.

24.1%

27.1%

26.0%

22.8%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Erie County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $12,500.

$800 $800 Min.

$12,500 $12.5 K Median

$584,588 $584.6 K Average

$15,125,000 $15.1 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Pennsylvania?

Grants are most commonly $120,832.

$120,832

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Erie County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Pennsylvania awarded a total of 114,767 grants.

2022 101,760

2023 105,380

2024 114,767

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Erie County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Pennsylvania, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Education, and Human Services.

1. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2. Education

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Erie County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 39.90%.

2022 $9,486,595,381

2023 $9,869,112,363
4.03%

2024 $13,806,751,647
39.90%

Pennsylvania Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, and Allegheny County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Montgomery County	$11,058,341,664
Philadelphia County	$2,487,099,923
Allegheny County	$1,915,534,930
Chester County	$846,675,579
Centre County	$563,407,306

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