Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs, including those in Pennsylvania, may be eligible for support to advance new approaches or directions. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations addressing societal issues, which can include environmental justice and advocacy within broader human and social services work.
Creag Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Pennsylvania can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives from State Farm Companies Foundation. Projects such as disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and financial literacy that intersect with environmental justice or community resilience may be eligible under this U.S.-wide program.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts and Culture Grants in Pennsylvania
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Pennsylvania offering arts or science programming can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital projects, or limited general support that create lasting impact, especially for youth. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science initiatives that reach broad or underserved audiences nationwide.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health and welfare, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programs, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Pennsylvania groups advancing environmental justice through community health, access, or education efforts may be eligible if their projects fit these priorities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief in Pennsylvania and worldwide can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides flexible funding for health care access, child and women’s health, social services, literacy, and humanitarian aid; Pennsylvania groups with environmental justice work that intersects these priorities may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Pennsylvania Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs that significantly benefit their communities. Eligible organizations must use awarded funds within the U.S., be tax-exempt under federal law, and demonstrate strong management and broad impact; environmental justice initiatives may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, or environmental programs can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Organizations advancing economic mobility, social progress, or environmental initiatives in low- and moderate-income communities may be eligible, including projects that intersect with environmental justice and advocacy priorities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including 501(c)(3)s in Pennsylvania, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s annual and multi-year grants; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Eligible groups are smaller, non-sectarian organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 working in approved countries worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Nora Roberts Foundation Support for Literacy
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania can apply for Nora Roberts Foundation grants up to US $5,000 to support literacy-focused programming, with additional priority for projects involving children, the arts, social justice, or the environment. Organizations working on environmental justice through education or related initiatives may be especially well positioned.
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Environmental Justice
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Pennsylvania environmental justice and advocacy nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can access funding for programs supporting children, education, animals, humanitarian needs, and the environment. Through the Hansen Family Foundation, U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000, including groups serving Pennsylvania communities.
Hansen Family Foundation
DEP Support for Pennsylvania Coastal Projects
Applications due Oct 14, 2026
Local governments, educational institutions, public authorities, and incorporated nonprofits in Pennsylvania can seek funding for coastal planning, design, construction, acquisition, education, and research projects that benefit the public. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection prioritizes work on public access, polluted runoff, and coastal hazards, with extra consideration for projects addressing environmental justice in designated coastal and nonpoint pollution areas; awards up to US $75,000.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Environmental and Humanitarian Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, wildlife, disaster relief, or poverty relief in Pennsylvania and the broader Southern region can seek project support; awards are single-year and not for capital projects. Grants from Robinson Foundation help experienced charities serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line create tangible, meaningful impact for vulnerable people and ecosystems.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for funding that includes work in Pennsylvania. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable organizations with support that may benefit environmental justice and advocacy efforts in the region.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Environmental and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in Pennsylvania can seek unrestricted program or operating support for their work from the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Organizations advancing environmental justice and advocacy within these broader areas may be competitive applicants.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania working on environmental conservation, wildlife protection, or related community programs can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. organizations where modest funding can significantly advance local environmental and community initiatives, which may include environmental justice efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Environmental Education Funding from Pennsylvania DEP
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Schools, higher education institutions, county conservation districts, nonprofits, and businesses in Pennsylvania can apply for grants supporting environmental education projects, including climate change, water quality, and environmental justice initiatives. Grants from Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection help environmental justice and advocacy efforts through hands-on student programs, teacher trainings, and community conservation projects, with awards up to US $65,000.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Pennsylvania Fishing Education Funding via Fish Commission
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Eligible Pennsylvania organizations running fishing and boating education programs can apply for the R3 Education Grant, with awards up to US $25,000 to acquire equipment and support Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation efforts. Projects in Environmental Justice Areas and those reaching underrepresented anglers and boaters may be especially competitive under the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission program.
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Environmental Justice Funding for Nonprofits from Hillman Family Foundations
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities working on environmental resiliency, justice, and sustainable communities in Pennsylvania, especially Pittsburgh/Allegheny County, may be eligible for support to advance climate mitigation, inclusive economies, recycling, and sustainable food systems. Hillman Family Foundations’ Dylan Todd Simonds Foundation prioritizes innovative, justice-focused environmental initiatives; most grants are initiated by its staff and board.
Hillman Family Foundations
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial support, including groups based in Pennsylvania. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, economic and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural enrichment that strengthen community resilience.
Ameriprise Financial
Pittsburgh Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Environmental Justice
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Pennsylvania environmental justice and conservation nonprofits can access funding for community-centered projects improving land, water, and air quality. Pittsburgh Foundation offers US $10,000 - US $75,000 grants, prioritizing Allegheny County and organizations serving communities impacted by poverty, to expand greenspace access, advance clean water initiatives, address pollution-related health disparities, and support climate adaptation and stewardship.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation Environmental Justice Grants in Pennsylvania
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Allegheny County residents in Pennsylvania can apply for Pittsburgh Foundation’s foundation-directed grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $150,000 for project or general operating support. Environmental justice initiatives, including environmental action and advocacy that center impacted communities, may be eligible when aligned with the foundation’s focus areas and priorities.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Housing Stability Grants for Nonprofits from Pittsburgh Foundation
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Allegheny County, or those primarily serving its residents, can apply for Pittsburgh Foundation’s housing basic needs grants, with awards from US $10,000 - US $75,000. Funding supports eviction prevention, tenant legal and navigation services, and coordination for renters facing housing instability, which may benefit environmental justice efforts in Pennsylvania communities impacted by poverty.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Environmental Action
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Allegheny County, or those primarily serving its residents, can access funding for environmental health, stewardship, policy, and citizen science projects through the Pittsburgh Foundation; awards US $10,000 - US $75,000. Grants from Pittsburgh Foundation help Pennsylvania environmental justice and advocacy efforts focused on community-led research, systems change, advocacy, and grassroots or youth organizing.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pennsylvania Environmental Justice Funding via Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Environmental and climate justice nonprofits in Pennsylvania and nearby states can seek funding for grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and movement-building that advance racial and climate justice. Grants from Scherman Foundation help BIPOC-led or BIPOC-accountable organizations working on issues like pollution, mass transit, green jobs, and climate resilience, with a primary focus on New York but some support in Pennsylvania.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Environmental Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Pennsylvania working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved youth and families, including environmental and community projects, may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, which may include environmental justice and advocacy initiatives that measurably improve communities and model innovative, scalable approaches.
Mutual Of America Foundation