Economic Development Funding for Appalachia from ARC
State and local agencies, local governing boards, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian counties in Pennsylvania can seek grants to build critical infrastructure and strengthen businesses and workforce. The Appalachian Regional Commission supports projects such as water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, worker training, and leadership development through its Area Development Program.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Emergency Funding for Nonprofits from Scranton Area Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations facing urgent, unbudgeted needs in Lackawanna County can receive up to US $5,000 in emergency financial assistance for critical programs or basic necessities. Scranton Area Foundation provides rapidly deployed Critical Needs Grants on a rolling basis, which may benefit Pennsylvania organizations addressing health, human services, education, arts, environment, or disaster-related gaps.
Scranton Area Foundation Inc
Pennsylvania Nonprofit Development Funding via Foundations Community Partnership
Foundations Community Partnership provides Pennsylvania nonprofits with up to US $10,000 for organizational and professional development, including board training, coaching, financial planning, and strategic or succession planning. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must support behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County and may also access tuition assistance for select leadership and DEI programs.
Foundations Community Partnership
Pennsylvania Waste Management Funding via DEP
Local governments or organizations running household hazardous waste collection programs in Pennsylvania can apply for the Department of Environmental Protection’s financial and technical assistance; awards support HHW collection events and drop-off sites. Funding may cover safe collection, reuse, recycling, and proper disposal of pesticides, paints, cleaners, and similar wastes.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Workforce Training Funding from Pennsylvania DCED
Pennsylvania manufacturers and workforce partners seeking short-term work-readiness training, entry-level job placement, or industry advancement projects can receive up to US $200,000 for training-to-career initiatives in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development funds professional services, internships, equipment, shop modifications, program development, marketing, travel, and related salaries and benefits.
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Pennsylvania Financial Assistance Funding via Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Pennsylvania nonprofits and public entities seeking financial assistance for environmental and recreation projects can access funding through Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s mini-grant program. Awards up to US $7,000 support projects on designated Pennsylvania Water Trails that enhance outdoor recreation, conservation, stewardship, volunteerism, education, and community engagement, and require a 1:1 cash or in-kind match.
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Capacity Building Travel Funding for Nonprofits via Pew Charitable Trusts
Arts and cultural heritage 501(c)(3) organizations in the five-county Philadelphia region can receive US $2,000 - US $4,000 for research and travel to build curatorial and program capacity. Focused on contemporary art and public history, Pew Charitable Trusts supports exploratory work and collaborator visits that strengthen future Creative Project or Evolving Futures proposals.
Pew Charitable Trusts
Joseph Robert Foundation Arts and Environment Grants in Pennsylvania
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Pennsylvania working in visual arts, animal welfare, or environmental and sustainability programs can apply for Joseph Robert Foundation grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for project or general operating support. Smaller organizations and community-based initiatives receive priority consideration, and visual artists may also seek limited project funding.
Joseph Robert Foundation
Pennsylvania IOLTA Support for Pennsylvania Legal Services
Applications due Dec 12, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) legal aid organizations in Pennsylvania providing free civil legal services can access funding through the Pennsylvania IOLTA Board’s Specialized Legal Services Grant. Grants support targeted assistance for low-income and disadvantaged residents, including people with disabilities, non-English speakers, crime victims, and survivors of domestic violence, helping address urgent financial and safety-related legal needs.
Pennsylvania Interest On Lawyer Trust Account Board
Kenneth A. Scott Trust Support for Animal Welfare
Letter of inquiry due Dec 15, 2026
501(c)(3) animal welfare organizations in Pennsylvania and selected nearby regions can apply for Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust grants to enhance quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife. Funding supports projects like adoption and fostering, humane education, medical and wellness care, spay/neuter, equipment, and other innovative animal care initiatives.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Animal Welfare Funding for Nonprofits from Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Letter of inquiry due Dec 15, 2026
Focused on animal welfare, this grant invites Pennsylvania humane societies, animal welfare nonprofits, spay/neuter clinics, wildlife centers, educational institutions, and equine therapy or adoption programs to apply for project support. Funding can back adoption and fostering initiatives, humane and wildlife education, medical and wellness care, spay/neuter services, equipment, and other companion animal care projects.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Community and Youth Programs Funding from Just Born
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton Counties can receive US $1,000 - US $10,000 for community, education, arts, health, and environmental programs benefiting children and families. Just Born prioritizes underprivileged and underrepresented communities and commits at least 15% of funds to nonprofits with diverse leadership reflecting the populations they serve.
Just Born
National Trust Historic Preservation Grants in Pennsylvania
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits preserving historic places in designated Central Pennsylvania counties can receive US $5,000 - US $15,000 for bricks-and-mortar work and technical assistance. With a mission to protect historic resources, National Trust for Historic Preservation supports projects covering restoration, rehabilitation, maintenance, and related planning costs with a one-to-one match.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Pittsburgh Foundation Community Impact Grants in Pennsylvania
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving Allegheny County can apply for Pittsburgh Foundation grants of US $10,000 - US $150,000 for program or general operating support. Funding focuses on basic needs, equity and social justice, arts and culture, economic mobility, and environmental action, helping Pennsylvania communities disproportionately impacted by poverty and injustice.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pennsylvania Health Programs Funding via Bayer Fund
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
Pennsylvania nonprofits, school districts, and government units offering cancer or cardiovascular health education, awareness, or support services may be eligible for this program. Pennsylvania health organizations near eligible Bayer communities can access funding through Bayer Fund to run evidence-based programs, including support for patients, caregivers, at-risk populations, and limited overhead and evaluation costs.
Bayer Fund
Religious Education Funding from Catholic Foundation
Applications due Mar 30, 2027
Catholic parishes, schools, and diocesan offices in Pennsylvania’s Diocese of Erie can access funding through the Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA for religious education projects, ministry training, and faith-formation technology. Grants of US $500 - US $20,000 also support diocesan-wide scholarship and tuition-assistance programs administered by the Catholic Schools Office.
Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA
Catholic Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Faith Formation
Applications due Mar 30, 2027
Catholic parishes and diocesan offices in the Diocese of Erie can seek funding for parish and diocesan-based faith formation projects in Pennsylvania, with awards from US $500 - US $5,000. The Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA supports initiatives such as lifelong faith formation, welcoming absentee or non-Catholics, technology-based formation, and spiritual support for families, singles, youth, and young adults.
Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA
Secular Distribution Grant
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
The Secular Distribution Grant supports charitable activities aimed at enhancing community well-being, particularly within 100 miles of Coatesville, PA. Focused on health and human services, the grant encourages projects that address community needs, foster self-reliance, and promote civic engagement. With a commitment to philanthropic impact, funding is reserved for organizations demonstrating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and a proven need, while maintaining strict eligibility criteria to ensure effective resource allocation.
The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust
Coldwater Stream Conservation Grants from Pennsylvania Fish
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Environmental and conservation organizations in Pennsylvania can receive up to US $25,000 to plan or implement projects that evaluate, conserve, and protect coldwater streams and wild trout resources. Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s Coldwater Heritage Partnership offers planning and implementation grants supporting watershed assessments, conservation plans, and on-the-ground habitat and ecosystem restoration work.
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Provident Bank Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing education, human services, or workforce development programs in Pennsylvania and other Provident Bank branch communities can access flexible, two-year funding through the Empowerment Grant. Focused on building economic self-sufficiency, Provident Bank Foundation supports program, overhead, equipment, and start-up costs for organizations with operating budgets between $50,000 and $15 million, awarding US $5,000 - US $25,000.
Provident Bank Foundation Inc
Waterway Conservation Grants for Pennsylvania Organizations via DCNR
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Pennsylvania organizations planning projects to restore waterways, improve watershed health, or expand water-based recreation can apply for grants of US $30,000 - US $250,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Funding supports efforts such as stream and wetland restoration, small dam removal, and installing boat launches, boardwalks, and fishing access across Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)
National Trust Grants for Pennsylvania Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania counties like Adams, Franklin, and York can seek US $2,500 - US $10,000 to plan and promote battlefield and related historic preservation projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation funding supports planning, capacity building, and public education efforts that help preserve battlefields, viewsheds, and associated historic structures.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Catholic Social Ministry Funding from Catholic Foundation
Applications due Jul 27, 2027
Catholic parishes, Diocese of Erie ministries, and Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania’s Erie Diocese can seek $500 - US $15,000 for social ministry projects serving local residents. Grants from Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA support counseling, family life programs, services and emergency aid for the poor and elderly, and related Catholic social teaching initiatives.
Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA
Transportation Infrastructure Grants for Pennsylvania Entities via DCED
Applications due Jul 31, 2027
Municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and rail and freight ports in Pennsylvania can seek more than US $100,000 to develop or enhance transportation assets, streetscapes, and pedestrian safety. With a mission to strengthen communities and economic development, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development supports multimodal projects that improve connectivity and transit-oriented development.
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
USDA Rural Development Water Grants in Pennsylvania
Applications due Sep 30, 2027
With a mission to improve rural infrastructure, USDA Rural Development provides Pennsylvania local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes with funding for water and waste disposal projects. Eligible rural areas can finance acquisition, construction, or improvement of drinking water, sewer, solid waste, and storm water systems, plus related legal, engineering, land, and start-up costs.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Pennsylvania Conservation Funding via NRCS
Applications due Oct 1, 2027
Agricultural producers, non-industrial private forest owners, Tribes, and water management entities in Pennsylvania can apply for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to fund conservation practices on working lands. Administered by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, this financial assistance supports soil health, water and air quality, wildlife habitat, energy efficiency, and climate-resilient agriculture.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Pennsylvania
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Support
Pre proposal due Feb 5, 2029
Nonprofit human service organizations in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties can seek multi-year funding for basic needs, financial stability, and youth success programs. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania provides three-year general support grants that may help Pennsylvania groups offering financial assistance and related services.
United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania