Community Development Funding from Buhl Foundation
Southwestern Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education, youth development, human services, or community and economic development can apply for Buhl Foundation grants up to Up to US $25,000. Organizations enhancing neighborhood vitality, supporting Downtown and North Side revitalization, or strengthening community centers and recreational spaces across the region may be competitive.
Buhl Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Youth Hunger Grants
Community centers, schools, churches, and youth-serving organizations in Pennsylvania can receive support to provide free nutritious meals and groceries to children through school pantries, Kids Cafe sites, BackPack programs, and summer meals. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank partners with agencies across multiple counties to reach food-insecure youth and their families with consistent food access.
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Charlotte Cushman Foundation Support for Theater
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored theater companies in Pennsylvania’s greater Philadelphia area can apply for Charlotte Cushman Foundation grants of US $500 - US $5,000 to support actors’ and actresses’ salaries for a single staged production. Community centers that operate qualifying theater programs or productions may be eligible if they meet 501(c)(3) requirements.
Charlotte Cushman Foundation
Claude Worthington Benedum Support for Community Development
Community-focused 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny, Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties can seek funding for education and economic development initiatives. Focus areas include teacher development, early learning, extended learning, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and technology-based economic growth, which may benefit community centers enhancing local services and workforce opportunities.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Highmark Foundation Grant
The Highmark Foundation provides high-impact grants aimed at enhancing community health in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It supports evidence-based programs that address critical health issues, including chronic diseases, family health, and access to care. The Foundation prioritizes initiatives that demonstrate sustainable solutions and collaboration with community partners. By funding diverse health-related projects, it aims to improve the well-being of underserved populations, ensuring that vital health interventions reach those in need.
Highmark Foundation
Pennsylvania Community Development Funding via Hillman Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania can seek funding for community and economic development, human services, education, health, and environmental initiatives. Hillman Family Foundations supports work such as affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, workforce development, and health and human services across ten counties in the Pittsburgh region.
Hillman Family Foundations
Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program (HDBA)
The Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program (HDBA) in Pennsylvania aims to support the growth of small, historically disadvantaged businesses. Managed by the Department of Community and Economic Development, it collaborates with various organizations to provide essential technical assistance and resources. The program includes funding for Business Assistance Service Centers and microgrant initiatives to enhance economic empowerment and increase diverse business participation in government contracts.
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Pennsylvania Community Development Funding via Mellon Foundation
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and U.S. government entities in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny and Westmoreland counties can seek funding for adult workforce development, job creation, entrepreneurship, and community revitalization projects. With a mission to strengthen regional economic vitality, Richard King Mellon Foundation supports initiatives in talent development, employment opportunities, arts and culture, infrastructure, and transportation that enhance quality of life and opportunity.
Richard King Mellon Foundation
AllOne Charities Grant
Letter of inquiry due Sep 25, 2026
The AllOne Charities Grant aims to enhance healthcare delivery in Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania by funding innovative and collaborative projects. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $25,000 and prioritize programs that address pressing health challenges, improve access to care, and support vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the under-insured. Organizations must demonstrate tax-exempt status and employ at least one staff member to be eligible for funding.
Allone Charities
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Youth Grants
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Pennsylvania community and youth-focused organizations, including school districts, can seek funding for agriculture-related programs, projects, and equipment that build vocational, leadership, and peer skills. Pennsylvania community centers working with youth may be eligible for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Ag & Youth Program, which offers up to US $25,000 for eligible educational, safety, and capital initiatives.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
Pennsylvania Community Programs Funding via Baltimore Life Foundation
Applications due Oct 23, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Pennsylvania can seek up to US $500 for specific community enhancement, family support, or public safety projects. Focused on local quality-of-life initiatives, Baltimore Life Foundation invites groups with strong volunteer bases, including community centers, to apply for program-focused funding rather than general operating support.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Joseph Robert Foundation Community Impact Grants in Pennsylvania
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in the arts, animal welfare, or environmental conservation can apply for Joseph Robert Foundation grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for general operating or project support. Community centers whose programs fit these priorities, especially smaller organizations under $300,000 in annual budget, may be strong candidates.
Joseph Robert Foundation
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Grants for Pennsylvania Farm Programs
Applications due Nov 14, 2026
Pennsylvania pre-K–8 schools and centers in Federal Child Nutrition Programs can fund farm to school activities, including nutrition education and local food procurement, through this statewide program. Focused on agricultural education, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture supports teacher training, farm field trips, school gardens, and cafeteria purchases of Pennsylvania-grown foods, with awards up to US $15,000 requiring a 25% match.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
Community Impact Funding from CNX Foundation
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Community centers and nonprofits in Pennsylvania addressing food security, children’s health, technology access, reentry, domestic violence, addiction, workforce readiness, or water quality can apply for CNX Foundation’s grants. Funding supports tangible, local projects in CNX’s Appalachian operating footprint, with a focus on measurable benefits for under-resourced urban and rural communities.
CNX Foundation
Animal Welfare Funding for Nonprofits from Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Letter of inquiry due Dec 15, 2026
Focused on animal welfare, humane societies, animal welfare nonprofits, spay/neuter clinics, wildlife centers, and similar 501(c)(3) organizations in Pennsylvania can seek project support from the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust. Funding may support adoption and fostering initiatives, humane and wildlife education, medical and wellness care, spay/neuter programs, equipment, and other companion-animal care projects.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Pittsburgh Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Environmental Access
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Pennsylvania community centers and 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on environmental justice, clean water, and outdoor access can seek US $10,000 - US $75,000 for community-centered conservation and stewardship projects. Pittsburgh Foundation prioritizes Allegheny County and southwest Pennsylvania efforts that expand greenspace access, improve air and water quality, and address health disparities from environmental pollution.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Foundation-Directed Grantmaking
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
The Pittsburgh Foundation aims to foster a vibrant, equitable, and just community in the Pittsburgh region through its Foundation-Directed Grantmaking. Focus areas include Basic Needs, Equity and Social Justice, Arts and Culture, Economic Mobility, and Environmental Action. The Foundation prioritizes support for organizations serving low-income communities and those impacted by social injustices. By aligning grantmaking with community aspirations, they strive to ensure everyone can thrive and access essential resources and opportunities.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Environmental Action
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Allegheny County in Pennsylvania can seek funding to advance community-centered environmental health, climate literacy, and advocacy initiatives. Grants from Pittsburgh Foundation help support participatory research, cross-sector partnerships, grassroots and youth organizing, and policy efforts that protect community health and the environment, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $75,000.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Approximately US $2,000,000
Digital Infrastructure Workforce Funding from Pennsylvania Department
Applications due Feb 21, 2027
Workforce development organizations and partners in Pennsylvania seeking to build talent pipelines for digital infrastructure and data centers can apply for this competitive planning grant. Grants from Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry help create a regional response team and comprehensive investment plan to align training, high-quality jobs, and industry-led solutions for a Salem Township data center workforce.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Education and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Neag Foundation
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania working in higher education, healthcare, or the arts and humanities can seek project, general operating, or capacity-building support. With a mission to improve lives through education, health, and the arts, the Neag Foundation provides grants that prioritize community-backed initiatives and long-term positive impact.
The Neag Foundation
Pennsylvania Community Programs Funding via Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Grants from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation help Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits fund tangible items for community-serving programs. Organizations working in areas like human services, education, environment, health, arts, religion, and community development may be eligible, with priority for Pittsburgh, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and nearby West Virginia and Maryland counties; awards are up to US $10,000.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Pennsylvania Climate Justice Funding via Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Community-based 501(c)(3) organizations in Pennsylvania working on environmental and climate justice, especially BIPOC-led grassroots groups, can access funding through the Scherman Foundation. Grants support climate organizing, equitable mass transit, green jobs, and resilient, community-controlled infrastructure; Pennsylvania groups are funded on a limited basis alongside a primary New York regional focus.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Arts and Culture Funding for Nonprofits from Philadelphia Foundation
Applications due Jun 28, 2027
Arts and cultural nonprofits serving BIPOC and other underserved communities in Pennsylvania, with budgets between $250,000 and $5 million, can apply for unrestricted support from the Philadelphia Foundation’s Art Works program. Grants range from US $75,000 - US $150,000 over two years and may benefit community-centered programs hosted in community centers.
The Philadelphia Foundation
United Way Grants for Pennsylvania Food Security
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Pennsylvania community centers and grassroots groups addressing food insecurity can access funding through United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania to support neighborhood-based food security and distribution efforts. Organizations in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties may benefit from grants plus resource connections and technical assistance from the Community Food Solutions Steering Committee.
United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania
William Penn Foundation Grants for Pennsylvania Voter Engagement
Applications due Jul 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations educating Pennsylvania voters through nonpartisan efforts, especially in underrepresented communities and Philadelphia, can seek funding to increase voter participation and understanding of the electoral process. William Penn Foundation supports activities that inform eligible voters about how to vote and why it matters, helping close turnout gaps across race, income, age, and education.
William Penn Foundation
People’s Media Fund Support for Pennsylvania Media
Applications due Sep 17, 2027
Community centers and small 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored organizations in the Philadelphia region can seek project funding for community-centered media, storytelling, and news that build social justice movements. Focused on media and journalism, People’s Media Fund offers US $10,000 - US $30,000 one-year grants to amplify marginalized voices and strengthen community organizing.
People’s Media Fund