Infrastructure and Workforce Grants for Appalachia from ARC
State and local agencies, local governing boards, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian Pennsylvania counties can seek funding for critical infrastructure and business and workforce development projects. Appalachian Regional Commission supports community development through investments in water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, worker training, education, and leadership across its 13-state region.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Heinz Endowments Grants for Pennsylvania Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, Heinz Endowments provides Pennsylvania community development organizations with funding across arts and culture, civic participation, environment and health, economic development, food systems, veterans, and workforce. 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible government or federally tax-exempt entities in southwestern Pennsylvania may apply via a brief LOI accepted on a rolling basis.
The Heinz Endowments
Hillman Family Foundations Support for Pennsylvania Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities working on community development, healthy neighborhoods, and related initiatives in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania can seek funding for innovative programs and pilots. Focused on civic leadership and forward-looking solutions, Hillman Family Foundations supports projects that improve quality of life and strengthen regional infrastructure and economic opportunity.
Hillman Family Foundations
Pennsylvania Health Programs Funding via Highmark Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia can apply for Highmark Foundation grants to run evidence-based community health programs. Funding supports chronic disease prevention, family and mental health, access to care, and community health clinics, which may benefit community development efforts improving local well-being and quality of life.
Highmark Foundation
Pennsylvania Community Development Funding via Hillman
Southwestern Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) public charities working on community development can seek funding for economic mobility, neighborhood capacity building, and transportation modernization. Hillman Family Foundations also supports related efforts in arts and culture, education and workforce development, environment, health, and human services across ten counties in the Pittsburgh region.
Hillman Family Foundations
Hillman Family Foundations Grants for Pennsylvania Communities
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities and qualified government entities in southwestern Pennsylvania can apply for Hillman Family Foundations’ Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant to support community development and related services. Funding may benefit programs in arts, education, health, environment, and human services that improve opportunities for vulnerable residents in the greater Pittsburgh region.
Hillman Family Foundations
Pennsylvania Community Development Funding via Mellon Foundation
With a mission to strengthen economic vitality, Richard King Mellon Foundation provides Pennsylvania community development organizations with support for adult workforce training, job creation, entrepreneurship, and neighborhood revitalization in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Eligible applicants are charitable, tax-exempt organizations or U.S. government entities working on talent development, employment opportunities, or community-building initiatives.
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Pennsylvania Community Development Funding via Richard King Mellon Foundation
Nonprofit and public sector organizations with a valid U.S. IRS Tax ID can seek flexible funding for conservation, economic development, mobility, and health initiatives that strengthen communities in Pennsylvania, especially southwestern counties. Focused on opportunity, prosperity, and environmental stewardship, the Richard King Mellon Foundation offers year-round general operating or project-specific support through its General Application.
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Christian Ministry Project Grants from Stacy Foundation
Nonprofit ministries carrying out evangelism, leadership development, holistic services, media outreach, stewardship, or children and youth programs, including those in Pennsylvania, can apply for project-based support from the Festus and Helen Stacy Foundation. Grants favor 501(c)(3) organizations with national or international impact, especially in emerging nations, and applications are accepted year-round.
Festus And Helen Stacy Foundation Inc
Pennsylvania Community Projects Funding via Snee-Reinhardt
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit public charities seeking up to US $10,000 for tangible items to support community-serving programs in Pennsylvania can apply; grants from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation help fund projects in areas like community development, human services, environment, and education. Preference goes to organizations in Pittsburgh, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and nearby regions.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Pennsylvania Community Development Funding via EQT Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Community development and revitalization nonprofits in Pennsylvania can apply for EQT Foundation’s EQT Foundation Grant Program to support community enrichment, STEM education and workforce training, and environmental initiatives. Grants of approximately US $15,000 are available, with priority for 501(c)(3) organizations in EQT’s operating counties such as Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, and others.
EQT Foundation
Scaife Family Foundation Grants for Pennsylvania Programs
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running programs in addiction, women and children’s health and welfare, or animal welfare in Pennsylvania can seek general operating or program support from Scaife Family Foundation. The foundation funds U.S. organizations, with historical priority for Western Pennsylvania, which may benefit community development and revitalization efforts serving vulnerable residents.
Scaife Family Foundation
Gun Violence Policy Funding for Nonprofits via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit and research organizations working on gun violence prevention, justice reform, or violence intervention that impact the Great Lakes region, including Pennsylvania, can seek funding for policy, research, advocacy, and systems-change projects. With a mission to build safe and just communities, the Joyce Foundation supports initiatives advancing racial equity and community safety rather than direct services.
The Joyce Foundation
Truist Foundation Support for Workforce Development
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running workforce and career pathways programs for adult workers in the age of AI, including those in Pennsylvania, can apply for Truist Foundation’s Inspire Awards, offering US $10,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to build economic mobility, Truist Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with funding for upskilling, AI literacy, and wraparound career services.
Truist Foundation Inc
Alcon Foundation Eye Care Grants in Pennsylvania
Full proposal due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek more than US $10,000 to improve eye care services, patient access, and eye health education through Alcon Foundation; Pennsylvania programs may be eligible. Funding may also support select cultural, humanitarian, or community development efforts that enhance quality of life where Alcon operates in the U.S.
Alcon Foundation
Colcom Foundation Community Grants in Pennsylvania
Full proposal due Aug 31, 2026
Pennsylvania community development and environmental organizations in southwestern counties can access funding for projects that enhance quality of life and local sustainability. Local Environment and Local Community grants from Colcom Foundation support conservation, trails, waste cleanup, arts and culture, education, health and human services, recreation, and economic and community development initiatives in eligible counties.
Colcom Foundation
Land O'Lakes Foundation Community Vitality Grants
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
501(c)(3) public charities in rural Pennsylvania can apply for Land O'Lakes Foundation’s Region Grants Open Grant Round: Community Vitality, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000 for local programs and projects. Funding supports community development efforts such as ag education, schools, city improvements, fire and ambulance departments, United Way chapters, and economic development.
Land O'lakes Foundation
Penn National Gaming Community Grants in Pennsylvania
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Community development and related nonprofits in Pennsylvania communities where Penn National Gaming operates can seek funding for local projects and services. Grants from Penn National Gaming help support community infrastructure, public safety, housing, education, human services, health, cultural programs, and veteran and military support in eligible Pennsylvania counties such as Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, and York.
Penn National Gaming
Capital Project Grants for Nonprofits from McLean Contributionship
Applications due Oct 14, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania’s greater Philadelphia area seeking capital funding for facilities, equipment, or other long-term assets can apply for the McLean Contributionship Grant. Support focuses on projects in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community inclusion that enhance quality of life and strengthen local communities.
McLean Contributionship
Joseph Robert Foundation Community Impact 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 sustainability can apply for Joseph Robert Foundation grants up to US $10,000 for general operating or project support. Smaller community-based groups, especially those with budgets under $300,000, may find these funds helpful for local community development efforts.
Joseph Robert Foundation
Appalachian Regional Commission Economic Development Grants
Pre proposal due Oct 31, 2026
Community and economic development organizations in Appalachian counties of Pennsylvania and other eligible states can seek planning or implementation support for multi-state projects that strengthen regional economies. Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE initiative offers up to US $10,000,000 for collaborative efforts that build business, workforce, tourism, and community revitalization across Appalachia.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Community Grants
Letter of inquiry due Nov 14, 2026
Nonprofits and community partners in Pennsylvania can secure multi-year support for arts-based community development and creative placemaking projects, with awards up to US $25,000 per year. With a mission to strengthen community vitality, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts backs initiatives that foster social cohesion, livability, resilience, and inclusive participation, including in disinvested neighborhoods.
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Community Impact Funding from CNX Foundation
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations in Pennsylvania addressing food insecurity, children’s health, technology access, workforce readiness, reentry, domestic abuse, opioid impacts, or water quality can apply for CNX Foundation’s community development support. Programs must serve communities within CNX’s Appalachian operating footprint, with tangible, measurable benefits for under-resourced urban and rural residents.
CNX Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation Community Development 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 community development efforts, including basic needs, economic mobility, arts, and environmental action. Funding is available for both specific projects and general operating support within Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County region.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Nature Conservancy Grants for Pennsylvania Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Pennsylvania can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians grants, awarding up to US $100,000 for fee or easement land acquisition projects. Funding covers capital, project development, stewardship, community engagement, and related operational costs that deliver conservation and community benefits within the Appalachians boundary.
The Nature Conservancy
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Stewart Huston Charitable Trust
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits within 100 miles of Coatesville, Pennsylvania can apply for the Stewart Huston Charitable Trust’s Secular Distribution Grant to support health and human services and civic affairs projects. Funding may assist community development, revitalization, education, cultural access, historic preservation, and programs for youth, families, seniors, and people with special needs in Pennsylvania.
The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust
Provident Bank Foundation Support for Community Development
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing education, human services, or workforce development programs in Pennsylvania communities within Provident Bank’s branch network can access flexible Empowerment Grant funding for two-year projects or initiatives. Focused on community development and revitalization, the Provident Bank Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for program costs, overhead, equipment, or new program start-up in established organizations.
Provident Bank Foundation Inc