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National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +7 more
US $50,000 - US $750,000
The National Leadership Grants for Museums, offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, support innovative projects addressing critical needs in the museum sector. These grants aim to enhance museum services for the public by fostering the development and replication of effective practices, tools, and collaborations, particularly leveraging new technologies. Eligible projects can significantly advance the professional field, ensuring museums remain vital community resources.
Art & Culture Community Culture & Heritage Community Development & Revitalization +2 more

Indiana County Endowment Grant

Pittsburgh Foundation
Private
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Unspecified amount

Indiana County Endowment

The mission of the Indiana County Endowment (ICE) is to meet needs in Indiana County by providing grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. ICE recognizes that community organizations require assistance with programs, products, and approaches in order to meet demonstrated cultural, ecological, social, educational, recreational and economic needs. ICE encourages programs that will enrich the community, encouraging both individuals and organizations to develop creative ideas and initiatives to aid the community, and encouraging the wide possible citizen involvement in advancing the social, economic and cultural development of Indiana County, PA.

ICE provides seed monies to help activate a venture conceived, designed and executed by a group, club or organization within Indiana County; as a grant-in-aid for a research or study project for the benefit of Indiana County; provides support for specific events; and/or provides help to initiate activities to secure or improve property for the general welfare of Indiana County. However, ICE does not provide grants for normal operating expenses or assists commercial enterprises.

Community Development & Revitalization

Wind Creek Community Support: Sponsorships, Donations and Giveaways

Wind Creek Hospitality
Corporate
Aruba, Curaçao +1 more
Unspecified amount

Wind Creek Hospitality Community Support

Our communities are like family. That’s why Wind Creek is dedicated to giving back and helping others thrive in the places we call home (and beyond). We’re always looking for creative ways to lift up our neighborhoods and make life better for us all.

Sponsorships, Donations and Giveaways

Wind Creek Hospitality Community Relations actively builds partnerships with service organizations, non-profits, educational organizations and more. If you’d like to partner with us, please submit an application at least 90 days before your event or donation is needed.

Community Development & Revitalization

ECF of Boeing Company: Puget Sound Chapter Supporting Grants

Employees Community Fund Of The Boeing Company
Private
United States
Up to US $50,000

About Boeing

A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.

The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company

One of the largest employee-managed funds of its kind in the world, the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company has empowered employees to make a greater impact by pooling their tax-deductible donations for more than 60 years. Employee-led grantmaking committees at 20 Boeing sites provide combined employee donations to nonprofits in their communities through ECF grants.

Charitable or educational organizations can apply for grants from the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company.

Puget Sound Chapter

The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing Puget Sound is a pooled fund consisting of recurring payroll contributions from generous Boeing employees. It funds local nonprofits that help thousands of families and individuals in the Puget Sound region where Boeing employees live and work.

ECF focus areas

ECF makes grants to 501(c)(3) Health & Human Service nonprofits such as food banks, job-training programs, shelters, transitional housing, mental health services, and low-income medical clinics. ECF seeks the direct client benefit of each grant to ensure that our employees’ contributions directly help those in need.

ECF funding criteria

ECF has two distinct grant categories – Supporting Grants and Capital Campaign Grants.

ECF of Boeing Company: Puget Sound Chapter Supporting Grants

Consideration is given to nonprofits/agencies that are performing well and are seeking to upgrade, replace or modify elements of their infrastructure.

  • Supporting grants cannot exceed $50,000. The requested amount cannot be more than 10% of an agency’s gross annual revenue.
  • Supporting grants will be considered only for agencies benefiting residents in the Puget Sound Region.
  • Supporting grants help agencies continue to effectively provide services through enhanced direct client benefit by aiding them in procuring and/or paying for items such as:
    • Equipment (ex. office, kitchen, industrial, furniture, etc.)
    • Vehicles used to support clients and/or transport food and/or goods (cost of vehicle and accommodations, tax, and licensing only; operating expenses, such as insurance, fuel, etc. is not allowed)
    • Phone systems
    • Cell phones for direct client use
    • Remodels and/or renovations (must hold at least a 10-year lease or own the building)
    • Purchase or construction of new buildings
    • Computers or tablets for direct client benefit and/or use
    • Software for direct client benefit and/or use (ex. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device)
    • Information Technology expenses, without which procured tools would not work
    • External improvements for client safety (i.e. security system, exterior lighting, improved ADA accessibility, new or refinished pavement or concrete)
  • Supporting grants which are accepted must be spent as approved within nine (9) months.
Public Infrastructure Nonprofit Growth & Development Economic Services & Development +1 more

Connecting Champions for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Health Professions

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $2,000,000

About RWJF

At the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, we take bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We take our responsibilities seriously, and pledge to work in ways that reflect our values.

Connecting Champions for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Health Professions

RWJF seeks to fund one lead organization or consortium to serve as a national network-weaver for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the health professions. The selected grantee will connect and support leaders, organizations, and institutions across the ecosystem, strengthening relationships, aligning strategy and communications, and facilitating shared learning and collective action. By building the connections and infrastructure needed for collaboration, the grantee will help advance belonging, accountability, and systems change across health professions education and healthcare institutions.

Achieving a healthcare system grounded in equity requires both a diverse health professions workforce and institutions committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). While diverse teams improve quality of care and health outcomes, RWJF has learned that increasing representation alone is insufficient without addressing structural and institutional barriers that shape belonging, leadership, advancement, and accountability. Structural racism and other forms of systemic inequity continue to limit opportunity across the health professions education and healthcare institutions.

Lasting change requires not only supporting diverse leaders, but also strengthening connections among educational institutions, healthcare organizations, professional associations, accrediting and credentialing bodies, students, advocates, community actors, and others within the health professions ecosystem, whose relationships, actions, practices, and mindsets shape health outcomes for the communities they serve. These relationships create the support, trust, shared learning, and coordinated action necessary to advance DEIB and build a more equitable healthcare system. 

Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization Diversity, Equity & Inclusion +1 more

Community Microgrants for Local Programs

Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia
Private
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Chester County, Pennsylvania +3 more
US $200 - US $1,500

About

By mobilizing our combined resources, making everyone feel included, and strengthening our values and traditions, we ensure that all of us can enjoy meaningful Jewish journeys.

From schools to camps to synagogues, from Israel trips to cultural events, the Jewish Federation is woven into the fabric of Jewish life. Every community member, no matter their interests, affiliation, neighborhood or orientation, can find fun, inspiration and opportunities for growth through formal and informal Jewish education experiences.

Community Microgrants for Local Programs

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is offering Community microgrants to organizations looking to host community-wide programs. These grants aim to support a vibrant, diverse and connected Jewish community in Greater Philadelphia.

We are interested in a wide array of programming types, including but not limited to: Jewish holiday celebrations, educational opportunities, and service and mitzvah projects. 

All submissions are reviewed by the Jewish Federation Community Engagement Committee. A balanced calendar for each neighborhood will feature a variety of event types, locations, and timings throughout the year. 

Grant Amount

The microgrant amounts generally range from $200-$1,500. 

Application and review process

  • Open to the entire Jewish community
  • An opportunity to connect with new people and/or with known constituents in different ways
  • Planned by one Jewish non-profit partner organization focused on that neighborhood and taking the lead on overseeing logistics
  • Inclusive of opportunities for Federation to share messaging (marketing, presence at event)
  • Not an exclusive promotion of membership/fundraising for one organization or cause
Community Culture & Heritage Community Development & Revitalization Judaism +1 more

Center to Combat Antisemitism: Microgrants for Local Programs

Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia
Private
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Chester County, Pennsylvania +3 more
US $500 - US $2,500
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Center to Combat Antisemitism offers microgrants ranging from $500 to $2,500 for local organizations. These grants aim to support one-time programs that raise awareness about antisemitism and equip communities with essential tools to combat it. The initiative fosters dialogue, strengthens advocacy, and promotes unity across diverse groups. Applications are reviewed monthly, with a focus on maximizing impact and engaging various audiences.
Community Culture & Heritage Community Development & Revitalization Judaism +1 more

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (363846)

USDA: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $100,000 - US $1,200,000
The Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program aims to enhance the educational capabilities of HSIs through innovative teaching and community development initiatives. Funded projects will not only serve the Hispanic population but will benefit the entire student body, promoting inclusivity. This program encourages applications that integrate applied research with community outreach, fostering experiential learning opportunities for students. The initiative aspires to set benchmarks for educational excellence at regional and national levels.
Education - Higher Education Agriculture Community Development & Revitalization +2 more

Melton Foundation Action Grants

Melton Foundation
Private
Chile, China +4 more
US $50 - US $2,000

Melton Foundation

The Melton Foundation is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the USA, and a leading proponent of Global Citizenship education and practice worldwide. Established nearly thirty years ago with the credence that collaborations across boundaries can forge sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, today, our programs reach millions of young leaders, having crystallized into a network of over 750 life-long Melton Fellows spread across 40+ countries. Our primary operations are in Chile, China, Germany, Ghana, India, and the United States of America, with legal subsidiaries in Bangalore, India; Jena, Germany; Temuco, Chile; and Accra, Ghana. 

Through our fellowship and collaborative programs we promote and enable global citizenship as a way for individuals and organizations to work together across boundaries of place and identity to solve challenges in an interconnected world.

Melton Foundation Action Grants

The Melton Foundation offers grants year-round to support Melton Fellows in developing skills, perspective and wider networks to further their capacity as global citizens and contribute towards building an equitable, sustainable, and peaceful world.

In almost 10 years of granting, more than 100 Fellows’ initiatives have been awarded with a Melton Foundation grant to

  • Build awareness and/or further awareness raising around global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
  • Develop individual and collective responsibility for sustained, collaborative action,
  • Grow capacity to collaboratively drive and sustain social impact at the local and/or global level,
  • Further the design, implementation and evaluation of collaborative actions that embody the spirit of global citizenship practice and further social impact, or
  • Support coordinated social-impact efforts in a particular or across (emerging) Melton Foundation Hub regions to promote global citizenship practice (s) and the organization’s mission.
Sustainability Human & Social Services International / Foreign Affairs +3 more

Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program

DOT Federal Highway Administration
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $2,000,000
The Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program, funded by the DOT Federal Highway Administration, offers up to $26 million for innovative transportation planning in FYs 2024-2026. Grants of up to $2 million will support the development of transparent, data-driven prioritization processes for project selection in transportation plans, ensuring that funded projects deliver public benefits and meet community needs.
Urban Planning Community Development & Revitalization Public Infrastructure

Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027

US HUD: Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $400,000 - US $3,000,000
The Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program provides competitive funding for eligible applicants to deliver technical assistance to local governments serving economically distressed communities of 50,000 or fewer residents. Selected awardees collaborate closely with HUD to enhance the capabilities of UGLG officials and staff, ensuring they effectively address community needs. Applicants may focus on broad HUD jurisdictions or specific areas as specified in the program's NOFO.
Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization Rural Development

Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act Demonstration Projects

U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury aims to enhance social service effectiveness through innovative funding strategies. Established in 2018, SIPPRA encourages state and local governments to apply for awards that redirect funds from ineffective programs to those that yield measurable outcomes. By promoting public-private partnerships and performance-based funding, SIPPRA seeks to address critical social issues and improve the lives of families and individuals in need.
Poverty Alleviation & Services Human & Social Services Community Development & Revitalization

Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages (364031)

US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
Federal Government
United States
US $500,000 - US $2,250,000
The Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages aims to foster the development of viable communities by providing funding for housing, living environments, and economic opportunities, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals. The program is competitive, offering both single-purpose and imminent threat grants to address urgent public health and safety issues, ensuring that tribes can improve their community welfare effectively.
Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization Community / Public Safety +2 more

Thriving Community Impact Fund: Support Grants

GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
Private
United States
Up to US $2,499
The Thriving Community Impact Fund offers grants up to $2,499 to support local programs that enhance community health and well-being. This initiative by Gundersen Health emphasizes collaboration, focusing on areas such as physical and mental health, poverty alleviation, and neighborhood improvements. Organizations like non-profits and government agencies can apply for funding during a rolling application period, with decisions made monthly. The fund aims to empower communities and address health inequities through impactful partnerships.
Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Wellness & Healthy Living Poverty Alleviation & Services +5 more

Ochylski Family Foundation Grants

Ochylski Family Foundation
Private
United States
US $50,000 - US $75,000
The Ochylski Family Foundation supports registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations through grants aimed at enhancing their operational capacity. With an application deadline of October 1, organizations must submit a detailed request outlining their initiatives. The foundation's mission aligns with its commitment to foster community development and nonprofit effectiveness in Iowa, ensuring that resources are allocated to impactful projects that serve the public good.
Youth Services Family Services Human & Social Services +3 more

Corry Community Foundation Mini Grants

Corry Community Foundation
Private
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Up to US $3,500
The Corry Community Foundation Mini Grants program, established in 2000, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Corry, Pennsylvania. With grants of up to $3,500 awarded bimonthly, the foundation addresses community issues through local philanthropy. Founded by A. Bruce and Arlene Smith, it empowers local residents to control fund allocation. Application deadlines are set for January, March, May, July, September, and November, ensuring ongoing support for community initiatives.
Community Services Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization +2 more

Corry Community Foundation Grants

Corry Community Foundation
Private
Erie County, Pennsylvania
More than US $3,500
The Corry Community Foundation, established in 2000, was created through the vision and generosity of local families who aimed to improve the quality of life for residents of Corry. This private foundation awards Standard Grants biannually, providing funding for initiatives that address community issues. With a minimum request amount of $3,500, the application deadlines are set for March 1 and September 1, ensuring ongoing support for charitable endeavors in the community.
Community Services Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization +2 more

Erie Community Foundation: Marketing Sponsorships

Erie Community Foundation
Private
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Up to US $2,500
The Erie Community Foundation offers Marketing Sponsorships to support local nonprofit events and fundraisers, emphasizing community engagement and inclusive philanthropy. Applications are invited for amounts up to $2,500, with priority given to events that allow Foundation participation and serve diverse Erie residents. Funding decisions are made biannually, and applications should be submitted at least six weeks prior to the event. This initiative strengthens ties between the Foundation and the community it serves.
Nonprofit Growth & Development Economics Community Culture & Heritage +4 more

Trust in Practice Awards

The Aspen Institute Inc
Private
U.S. Territories, United States
US $100,000 - US $1,000,000

Alliance for Social Trust: Trust in Practice Awards

Trust is the foundation of vibrant, resilient communities and healthy civic life. Across the country, local and national organizations are demonstrating the profound ways trust shapes our collective well-being—strengthening relationships between neighbors, cultivating confidence in institutions, and enabling people to work together to solve shared challenges. These efforts are often rooted in the knowledge and leadership of those closest to the work. 

The Trust in Practice Awards support non-profit organizations that are collaborating on new initiatives to build trust across local or virtual communities. Grantees will be part of a national network dedicated to fostering trust through the Alliance for Social Trust’s programs and storytelling platforms. Award recipients will also participate in the annual Trust in Practice Summit to celebrate the work of trust builders.

Community Culture & Heritage Civic Engagement & Education Volunteerism & Philanthropy +2 more

Partners in Giving: Community Development

The Foundation for Delaware County
Private
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Up to US $10,000

Foundation for Delaware County

Our Mission

To ensure an equitable, vibrant future for Delaware County by promoting generosity, inspiring participation and partnership across our communities, and improving the quality of life for all.

The Foundation for Delaware County works with individuals, private foundations, nonprofits, and businesses to move Delaware County forward.

Partners in Giving RFP

This collaborative effort between The Community’s Foundation (TCF) and The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation) is designed to support nonprofits serving Delaware County by reducing duplication, improving access to resources, and creating a more seamless funding experience. Through greater alignment of processes, shared expertise, and coordinated opportunities, nonprofits can more easily navigate support systems, strengthen their organizational capacity, while maximizing the collective benefit to the community.

Rather than duplicating efforts, TCF and the Foundation will work side-by-side to identify where joint action can yield greater results, whether through shared tools that make grant applications more accessible, coordinated timelines that reduce administrative burden for grantee partners, or aligned funding priorities that direct resources toward the community’s highest needs.

This approach fosters stronger relationships between the two foundations and with the nonprofit sector, builds mutual understanding of local challenges and opportunities, and reinforces the shared commitment to equitable, high-impact philanthropy in Delaware County.

This spirit of partnership is reflected in specific initiatives that make it easier for nonprofits to engage with both foundations and focus more of their energy on delivering impact.

Funding Priorities

For the 2026 Partners in Giving Grant cycle, this collective effort will consider awarding grant funds to organizations that focus on community development, health, hospice and homecare, support for cancer survivors, and youth development.

Eligible organizations may apply for funding under any of the funding priorities, selecting one area that aligns most closely with their mission and proposed activities. The application should demonstrate outcomes within at least one of the following types of outcomes:

Types of Outcomes

Safety Net – Provide basic assistance to ensure well-being and prevent dire outcomes for individuals facing economic hardship, health issues, or other challenges.

Preventive – Intervene before problems arise, reducing factors that lead to negative outcomes and enhancing protective factors that contribute to well-being and success. This can include Out-Of-School Time programming.

Systems Change – Target the root causes of social issues to change structures, such as public policies and regulations that enable systems to function better.

Organizational Development – Strengthen effectiveness and capacity through planned change in an organization’s processes, systems, structures, or leadership.

Eligible organizations may submit one application to support their efforts in advancing the funding priorities above. Organizations can apply for a single year only.

Partners in Giving: Community Development

The 2026 Partners in Giving initiative will consider awarding grants of up to $10,000 to organizations working alongside Delaware County residents to address community-identified needs and strengthen local connections. Grants may support efforts such as community engagement, planning, or coordination activities, adult education, including English as a Second Language (ESL), and other learning opportunities that expand access, build skills, and elevate resident voice. These grants are intended to help organizations pilot ideas, respond to emerging needs, and lay the groundwork for longer-term community impact.

All grant proceeds must be used to provide programs and services in and for Delaware County residents.

Civic Engagement & Education Community Development & Revitalization Civic Affairs +3 more

NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development: Student Fellowship

National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc
Private
United States
US $20,000

About NCRC

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is a nationwide network of nearly 800 organizations and champions working for a Just Economy, where all Americans can build wealth and provide for their families with stability and dignity.

Our vision: To solve America’s historic racial and socio-economic wealth, income and opportunity divides. This vision is the foundation of the Just Economy Pledge.

Fellowship for Equitable Development

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition matches top-level graduate degree students with premiere community development organizations.

NCRC is looking for fellowship projects that move the needle on housing, small business development, and workforce development. Projects may directly result in community outcomes in these focus areas, or involve work with community members to create plans or project pipelines that will solve local issues in these areas.

The NCRC Fellowship cultivates the next generation of community development leaders and empowers them to tackle the issues of tomorrow. The community development sector will face significant challenges in the coming decades from climate change, widening wealth gaps, food insecurities, extreme housing shortages and other needs. These challenges will disproportionately impact low-wealth communities and communities of color. Therefore, it is NCRC’s intention and pledge to uphold the values of community empowerment in the fellowship program.

Interested students and host organizations must apply for this fellowship opportunity.

Program Benefits for Student Fellows Include:

  • High-quality training and support from regional leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
  • A $20,000 stipend for the eight-month, part-time (20-hours per week) fellowship
  • The opportunity to meet with leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
  • Academic credit, in accordance with the policies of the Fellows’ respective universities
  • Complimentary admission to the NCRC annual Just Economy Conference

Program Benefits for Host Organizations Include:

  • Fresh, innovative talent to help advance organizational mission
  • The opportunity to help shape the next generation of community development leaders
  • Participation in a fellowship program at little to no cost

The Process

1. NCRC Members Apply; 2. NCRC Selects Member Projects; 3. Students Apply To Selected Projects; 4. Top Student Candidates Interviewed; 5. NCRC & Member Select Student Fellow; 6. NCRC Onboards Member & Student 7. Fellowship Commences

Student Fellow Applications

Fellow applications will open for eligible students once host projects have been reviewed and finalists selected. Students will apply to be considered for a specific host project. Top student candidates will be interviewed by NCRC as well as the host organization.

Fellow Requirements

  • Must provide documentation confirming active enrollment (i.e. Letter of Enrollment from Registrar or transcript)
  • Must commit to fellowship for full Period of September 14, 2026-May 14, 2027 academic school year
  • Must commit to a 20 hour/week fellowship
  • Must commit to a schedule with at least one day per week in-office of host organization

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Equitable & Affordable Housing Business Development +1 more

NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development: Host Partnerships

National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About NCRC

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is a nationwide network of nearly 800 organizations and champions working for a Just Economy, where all Americans can build wealth and provide for their families with stability and dignity.

Our vision: To solve America’s historic racial and socio-economic wealth, income and opportunity divides. This vision is the foundation of the Just Economy Pledge.

Fellowship for Equitable Development

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition matches top-level graduate degree students with premiere community development organizations.

NCRC is looking for fellowship projects that move the needle on housing, small business development, and workforce development. Projects may directly result in community outcomes in these focus areas, or involve work with community members to create plans or project pipelines that will solve local issues in these areas.

The NCRC Fellowship cultivates the next generation of community development leaders and empowers them to tackle the issues of tomorrow. The community development sector will face significant challenges in the coming decades from climate change, widening wealth gaps, food insecurities, extreme housing shortages and other needs. These challenges will disproportionately impact low-wealth communities and communities of color. Therefore, it is NCRC’s intention and pledge to uphold the values of community empowerment in the fellowship program.

Interested students and host organizations must apply for this fellowship opportunity.

Program Benefits for Student Fellows Include:

  • High-quality training and support from regional leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
  • A $20,000 stipend for the eight-month, part-time (20-hours per week) fellowship
  • The opportunity to meet with leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
  • Academic credit, in accordance with the policies of the Fellows’ respective universities
  • Complimentary admission to the NCRC annual Just Economy Conference

Program Benefits for Host Organizations Include:

  • Fresh, innovative talent to help advance organizational mission
  • The opportunity to help shape the next generation of community development leaders
  • Participation in a fellowship program at little to no cost

The Process

1. NCRC Members Apply; 2. NCRC Selects Member Projects; 3. Students Apply To Selected Projects; 4. Top Student Candidates Interviewed; 5. NCRC & Member Select Student Fellow; 6. NCRC Onboards Member & Student 7. Fellowship Commences

Host Partnerships

Fellowship host partners must be NCRC members. If your organization would like to participate in the Fellowship but is not a member, you can join here and then apply.

Host Requirements

  • A compelling project to provide a challenging assignment for fellows with real world application.
  • Must commit to a schedule with at least one day per week in office for both fellow and host supervisor.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Community Development & Revitalization Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

Women of Worth Award

L'Oreal Paris
Corporate
U.S. Territories, United States
US $25,000

L’Oréal Paris Celebrates 20 Years of Women of Worth

For 20 years, L’Oréal Paris has honored women who uplift their communities through service. These non-profit leaders, our Women of Worth, each receive $25,000 to support their causes, mentorship from the L’Oréal Paris network and a national platform to share their stories.

Women & Girl Services Education Child Welfare Services +2 more

Investing in Our Communities

Regions Bank
Corporate
Alabama, Arkansas +15 more
Unspecified amount

Investing in Our Communities

Regions Bank and Regions Foundation are committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial success.

We work alongside nonprofit organizations, local businesses, government and service agencies to address social and economic issues, assist in building inclusive economic prosperity and help more members of our communities benefit from the rewards of a growing economy.

We make strategic and disciplined community investments in programs that seek to achieve three target outcomes:

Economic and Community Development

  • Affordable housing
  • Job creation
  • Small business development
  • Homebuyer education and retention
  • Neighborhood revitalization and stabilization

Education and Workforce Readiness

  • Student competency and skill building
  • College and career readiness
  • Educational access and success
  • Credential building and employment
  • Educator training and resources

Financial Wellness

  • Financial education to youth, adults, and vulnerable populations
  • Financial planning tools and resources, including Regions Next Step®
  • Integrated asset-building
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Community Development & Revitalization +3 more

Bucks County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Bucks County Government
State/Local Government
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Unspecified amount

Bucks County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Annually, Bucks County receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program focuses on benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, and/or meeting community urgent needs. Eligible activities include acquisition of real property, demolition and rehabilitation of structures, construction of public facilities, provision of handicap access, historic preservation, community planning, and energy conservation.

Community Services Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization +3 more

Northern Berks Connects Grant - Building Relationships and Access to Support Our Communities' Needs

Berks County Community Foundation
Private
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Up to US $40,000

Berks County Community Foundation

Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives. Since that time, the foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds. Each year, the funds distribute millions of dollars in scholarships and grants to support local students and nonprofit organizations and causes.

 Northern Berks Connects - Building Relationships and Access to Support Our Communities' Needs

In 2024, United Way’s Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) report revealed that many working families in Berks County earn above the Federal Poverty Level yet still struggle to meet basic living costs. These challenges are particularly pronounced in rural areas, including Northern Berks County, where access to social services is limited. Notably, nearly half of the households in the Hamburg Area School District meet the ALICE threshold, underscoring a critical need for coordinated, localized support.

In response, Berks County Community Foundation launched a community-driven engagement initiative and partnered with the Institute for Conservation Leadership to convene more than 40 community leaders across Northern Berks County over the course of the past year. These discussions identified community assets and needs, a lack of coordination of services, as well as first-step strategies. This collaborative effort resulted in the formation of Northern Berks Connects, a community-led initiative focused on building relationships among community leaders and increasing knowledge and access to needed services.  

Berks County Community Foundation, in partnership with Northern Berks Connects, invites proposals from schools and nonprofit entities to support a one-year pilot program. The selected organization will provide and oversee staff responsible for developing and maintaining a localized resource guide for the Hamburg area and its surrounding municipalities, coordinating community networking events, and supporting collaboration among community leaders. This initiative seeks to improve access to essential resources for meeting basic human needs.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate the capacity to carry out the following activities:

  • Coordinate, plan, and host two to three (2–3) Northern Berks Connects networking events annually.
  • Collaborate with the Northern Berks Connects Steering Committee to respond to identified community needs.
  • Create and maintain a Northern Berks Connects website and localized digital and printed resource guide.
  • Regularly update and maintain the web-based and printable resource guide.
  • Distribute resource information to participants in Northern Berks Connects.
  • Explore and develop strategies to support the sustainability of the initiative over the next two to three years.

Basic Human Needs Community / Public Safety Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems +2 more

CFWC Impact Grants

Community Foundation of Westmoreland County
Private
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
US $50,000 - US $75,000
The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County (CFWC) offers Impact Grants to support organizations that significantly improve the lives of individuals and families in poverty. Established in 1995, CFWC has granted over $37 million to local nonprofits and currently manages more than $40 million in assets across 250 donor funds. These grants focus on revitalizing communities and addressing essential needs, fostering a vibrant and engaged Westmoreland County.
Nonprofit Growth & Development Basic Human Needs Health & Medicine +2 more

Grants for Community Service Projects in Pennsylvania Highlights

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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 Grants for Community Service Projects in Pennsylvania 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 Grants for Community Service Projects in Pennsylvania 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 Grants for Community Service Projects in Pennsylvania 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