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Best Fayette County Grants for Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

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The Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Memorial Scholarship Fund

Stark Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $500

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties. In 2025, more than $1,000,000 was awarded to local students to help them achieve their educational dreams.

The Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to help students who have permanent residence in Carroll County, Ohio or had a permanent residence on the date they began their post high school education.

Education - Higher Education Christianity

The Bruce and Crystal Burgett Memorial Scholarship Fund

Stark Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $500

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties. In 2025, more than $1,000,000 was awarded to local students to help them achieve their educational dreams.

The Bruce and Crystal Burgett Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Bruce and Crystal Burgett Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to assist Carrollton, Edison, or New Philadelphia High School graduates or graduating seniors majoring in an agricultural-related field of study. Students must demonstrate above-average academic achievement and a history of participation in extracurricular, civic, and/or community activities.

Amount:

  • Varies. Minimum $500.

Renewable:

  • Yes
Education - Higher Education Agricultural Education

Levitt Festival Grant

Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $5,000

About Levitt

The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life.

Festival Grants

The Levitt Foundation is offering grants of up to $5,000 to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits presenting free outdoor music festivals in 2026. 

Music Festivals Outdoor Recreation Arts / Culture Access & Participation +1 more

The Mary E. Berger Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region

The Community Foundation is a devoted advocate for the vitality and well-being of the Rappahannock River Region. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that manages and distributes charitable giving in the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline, and the City of Fredericksburg.

Scholarships

One of The Community Foundation’s strategies for preserving and growing the quality of life in our region is supporting higher education for area students. Generous individuals and families, companies and organizations establish endowed scholarship funds and the proceeds from these funds benefit deserving students. Donors work with foundation staff to determine appropriate criteria for each fund. The Community Foundation currently administers more than fifty scholarship funds.

The Mary E. Berger Scholarship Fund

The Mary E. Berger Scholarship was established with a gift from Mary E. Berger and a future gift by the estate of Mary E. Berger to assist high school students who wish to attend college or university or professional school to pursue studies in art, music, history, political science, English, journalism and related liberal arts subject.

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship

San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $3,000
The Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, aims to support dancers pursuing summer intensive training programs. This scholarship is available to high school seniors, undergraduates, and returning students, fostering growth in both education and the arts. By providing essential funding, the foundation encourages the development of dance skills, ensuring that aspiring dancers can reach their full potential while contributing to the vibrant cultural landscape of San Luis Obispo County.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

John and Barbara Wolcott Memorial Scholarship

San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $4,000
The John and Barbara Wolcott Memorial Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, supports public high school students in San Luis Obispo County pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship recognizes students demonstrating academic potential, motivation, and a strong work ethic. It aims to help deserving individuals achieve their educational and career aspirations, contributing to a brighter future for the community. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

John and Yvonne Hsu Edmisten Scholarship in Memory of Allan Voight M.D.

San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $2,500
The John and Yvonne Hsu Edmisten Scholarship honors Allan Voight M.D. and supports graduating seniors from Lucia Mar Unified School District or graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.9. Offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, this scholarship aims to empower local students to achieve their educational and career aspirations. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open, inviting eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

John S. Renner Memorial Scholarship

San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $2,000
The John S. Renner Memorial Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, supports LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing arts education in postsecondary institutions. This scholarship aims to empower students to achieve their educational and career aspirations, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Applications are open for high school seniors, undergraduates, and returning students, providing a vital resource for those looking to make their dreams a reality. Join us in celebrating diversity and supporting the next generation of artists.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Dwight Risley Scholarship

Daviess County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Daviess County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Daviess County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Dwight Risley Scholarship

Annual scholarship established by Martha Risley Reiners in memory of her husband.

Award Amount

  • $31,550 (multiple scholarships may be awarded from this amount).
Education - Higher Education

Rapid Impact Research Award

American Heart Association
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $100,000

Over our more than 100-year history, we've been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives.

Our Mission

To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Rapid Impact Research Award

Purpose

The American Heart Association continuously seeks innovative ideas to address the most pressing issues impacting cardiovascular and brain health. To that end, the Association is pleased to announce the Rapid Impact Research Award program, which will support early and mid-career investigators proposing innovative research that aligns with the Association’s mission. Novel basic, clinical and/or population health proposals are invited in the following three priority areas of research.

  • Sudden cardiac arrest/resuscitation science
  • Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome
  • Stroke and/or vascular dementia

Applicants will be asked to indicate alignment of their proposal with one or more of the topic areas listed above. 

Cardiovascular Diseases & Systems Neurological Diseases & Disorders Stroke +1 more

Ronald Frette and Ann Frette 4-H Scholarship

Daviess County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Daviess County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Daviess County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Ronald Frette and Ann Frette 4-H Scholarship

Annual scholarship created by the Daviess County 4-H Club Association in honor of long-time supporters, Ronald and Ann Frette.

Award Amount

  • $4,330 (multiple scholarships may be awarded from this amount).
Education - Higher Education

McKinley Vance Agri-Business Scholarship

Daviess County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Daviess County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Daviess County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

McKinley Vance Agri-Business Scholarship

Annual scholarship established by Lucile Vance in memory of her husband.

Award Amount

  • $20,910 (multiple scholarship may be awarded from this amount)
Agricultural Education Veterinary Science & Services

John R. Chapman Scholarship

Daviess County Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $4,170

Daviess County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Daviess County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

John R. Chapman Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship established by the John R. Chapman Trust Fund to provide a renewable scholarship to graduating seniors of Washington Community or North Daviess high schools.

Award Amount

  • $4,170

Education - Higher Education Geography Chemistry +5 more

German American Bancorp Scholarship

Daviess County Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000

Daviess County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Daviess County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

German American Bancorp Scholarship

Annual scholarship created by Peoples Bank, now German American Bancorp, to help Daviess County students pursue advanced education.

Award Amount

  • $2,000
Education - Higher Education Business Education

ATS/PHA Early Career Award

American Thoracic Society Inc
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $50,000

ATS/PHA Early Career Award

One grant is available for early-career investigators interested in pulmonary hypertension research who are likely to make a strong and sustained impact in PH research. This grant is co-funded by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association and ATS.

Areas of interest for proposals include:

  • Investigating the pathophysiology of PH
  • Elucidating mechanistic pathways
  • Identifying novel therapeutic targets or biomarkers in adult or pediatric pulmonary hypertension

The project should have potential applicability to human pulmonary vascular diseases.

Applicants may request up to $50,000 for one year for salaries or supplies or a combination thereof.

Cardiovascular Diseases & Systems Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Fraternal Order of Police Washington Lodge 101 Scholarship

Daviess County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Daviess County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Daviess County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Fraternal Order of Police Washington Lodge 101 Scholarship

Annual scholarship created by Lodge 101 of the Washington Indiana Fraternal Order of Police.

Award Amount

  • $1,140 (multiple scholarships may be awarded from this amount).
  • Award will be paid upon completion of two semesters of college with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and documentation showing recipient’s continued studies in law enforcement or a related field.
Police & Law Enforcement Education - Higher Education

Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund

Entertainment Community Fund
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

What is Emergency Assistance Fund

Emergency Financial Assistance is available to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals:

  • In times of unexpected critical need.
  • To assist towards basic living expenses, such as health care, housing and utilities to prevent eviction or shut-offs.

Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund

The Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund offers emergency financial assistance to current or former employees of Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Emergency Medical Care & Services Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Disaster Preparedness

Charles S. (Blackie) and Rose H. Paulin Scholarship

Perry County Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,410

Perry County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Perry County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Charles S. (Blackie) and Rose H. Paulin Scholarship

Annual scholarship created by Betty Lou Paulin Gast in memory of her parents.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and the supplemental requirements.

Award Amount

  • $1,410
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

J. Matthew Moore Memorial Scholarship

Perry County Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,580

Perry County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Perry County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

J. Matthew Moore Memorial Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship created in memory of Matthew Moore by his wife, Lucy Goffinet, and his parents, John E. and Ann C. Moore, to help students pursuing advanced education.

Award Amount

  • $1,580
  • May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior and senior years. 
  • Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

GoodRx Helps Community Catalyst Grants

Goodrx Helps Inc
Private
United States
Up to US $250,000
The GoodRx Helps Community Catalyst Grants support community-led nonprofits dedicated to enhancing health and well-being for under-resourced groups. This funding aims to improve healthcare access, education, and essential services, addressing systemic barriers faced by these communities. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a commitment to community empowerment and possess a minimum annual operating budget of $250K. This initiative underscores the importance of fostering sustainable health improvements through targeted, inclusive support.
Health Care Access & Delivery Education Basic Human Needs

“Wings to Fly” Travel Grant

Raptor Research Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $2,500

Raptor Research Foundation

The Raptor Research Foundation advances the science, conservation, and understanding of birds of prey -RRF Mission Statement

The Raptor Research Foundation (RRF) is the world’s largest professional society for raptor researchers and conservationists. Founded in 1966 as a non-profit organization, our primary goal is the accumulation and dissemination of scientific information about raptors. The Foundation organizes annual scientific conferences and provides competitive grants and awards for researchers and conservationists. The Foundation also provides support and networking opportunities for students and early career raptor researchers.

“Wings to Fly” Travel Grant

The Award: The “Wings to Fly” grant supports travel from outside the U.S. and Canada for four to five raptor researchers or conservationists to present a paper or poster at our annual meeting.

Each grant will include support for airfare, visa fees, and food and lodging, as well as waived conference registration fees and a one-year membership to RRF. 

Ornithology

James R. Meehl Memorial Scholarship

North East Community Foundation
Corporate
Pennsylvania
Unspecified amount

Our mission is to improve the quality of life in North East by building charitable endowments and philanthropic partnerships that fuel transformative change.

Scholarships

Through the generosity of members of the community, The North East Community Foundation has been helping make students’ dreams come true. Scholarships are awarded annually, in varying amounts.

James R. Meehl Memorial Scholarship

James Meehl was a lifelong resident of North East, owner of Eureka Electrical Products, and a founding member of Lakeview Country Club. He excelled in academics and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in mechanical engineering.

This scholarship is renewable for four years.

Education - Higher Education Science

St Joseph School District Foundation Wright, Gary C Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri
Private
United States
US $250 - US $500

Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.

We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to establish a fund with us. 

St Joseph School District Foundation Wright, Gary C Scholarship

This fund was established in memory of Gary C Wright by his family to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors of the St. Joseph School District intending to major in education with preference given to those in math and/or science.

Guidelines:

  • Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in August.
  • Awards are non-renewable.

Amount:

  • $250 - $500
Education - Higher Education Mathematics Science

St Joseph School District Foundation Midland Empire Safety Association Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri
Private
United States
More than US $500

Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.

We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to establish a fund with us. 

St Joseph School District Foundation Midland Empire Safety Association Scholarship

This fund was established by the Midland Empire Safety Association to provide academic scholarships to students pursuing a degree in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, environmental safety, industrial fire prevention, risk management and occupational medicine.

Guidelines:

Scholarship recipient is chosen by The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri’s Finance/Grant Committee. Scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis and disbursed in August.

Amount:

Minimum of $500.00 to be paid at the start of the Fall semester.

Education - Higher Education Occupational Health & Safety Emergency Medical Care & Services +1 more

St Joseph School District Foundation Steffen, Awalt & Helen Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri
Private
United States
US $500

Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.

We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to establish a fund with us. 

St Joseph School District Foundation Steffen, Awalt & Helen Memorial Scholarship

Amount:

  • $500.00

Number of Scholarships Available:

  • 3
Education - Higher Education

St Joseph School District Foundation Smith, Dr Melody Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri
Private
United States
Up to US $2,000

Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.

We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to establish a fund with us. 

St Joseph School District Foundation Smith, Dr Melody Scholarship

This fund was established in recognition of Dr. Melody Smith by the St. Joseph School District Foundation to provide academic scholarships to graduates of the St. Joseph School District pursuing a degree in education.

Guidelines:

The scholarship is recurring for up to two years, payable in August and January. Before processing the payments, the following information will need to be sent to the Community Foundation during the sophomore year of college:

  • Verification of acceptance into the Education Program from the Program Director (or a copy of the education major/minor form signed by the student and academic advisor)
  • Letter from the University verifying your enrollment for the upcoming semester including the student ID number
  • Verification from  the university that the student is maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Amount:

Minimum of $1,000 annually, for up to two years payable in August and January. The second installment will be released upon proof of good academic progress (transcript required as proof) and enrollment in the declared education program.

Education - Higher Education

Steven, James W and Cecile I Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.

We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to establish a fund with us. 

Steven, James W and Cecile I Scholarship Fund

This fund was established by the James W and Cecile I Steven Trust to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors living in the counties of Andrew, MO or Buchanan, MO.

Guidelines:

  • Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in August.

Amount:

  • As many non-renewable awards as balance allows.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Pennsylvania

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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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