Human Services Funding from Buhl Foundation
Human and social service 501(c)(3) organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania can seek up to US $25,000 for programs serving local communities. Focused on education, youth development, human services, and community revitalization, Buhl Foundation invites projects that strengthen neighborhoods, address persistent challenges, and support quality of life across eligible counties in Pennsylvania.
Buhl Foundation
Benedum Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Education
Focused on education and economic development, this grant invites Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies to propose programs that strengthen learning and workforce readiness or spur regional economic growth. Organizations providing human and social services through teacher development, early learning, career preparation, entrepreneurship, or community economic initiatives in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania may be eligible.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Grundy Foundation Human Services Grants in Pennsylvania
Human and social service nonprofits in Pennsylvania seeking primarily capital funding may be eligible for grants supporting broad community-serving projects. Grants from Grundy Foundation help Bucks County and Bristol Borough organizations, with some consideration for impactful projects elsewhere in the state, in areas such as community development, health and human services, education, and arts and culture. 501(c)(3) status is required.
Grundy Foundation
Pennsylvania Human Services Funding via Hillman
Human and social service 501(c)(3) public charities in southwestern Pennsylvania can seek support for programs serving communities in ten regional counties. Hillman Family Foundations, through the Hillman Foundation Grant, funds work in human services, health, education, economic development, and related areas, with a focus on organizations based in and around Pittsburgh.
Hillman Family Foundations
Hillman Family Foundations Grants for Pennsylvania Services
Human and social service nonprofits and eligible public entities in southwestern Pennsylvania can apply for Hillman Family Foundations’ Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant to support community development, health, education, arts, environment, and direct services for vulnerable residents. Funding may benefit programs for at-risk youth, homeless individuals, immigrants, low-income workers, mothers and children, people in recovery, and violence victims.
Hillman Family Foundations
Hillman Family Foundations Support for Pennsylvania Disabilities
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) public charities serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can access funding through Hillman Family Foundations for health, human services, and quality-of-life programs. Eligible nonprofits in ten southwestern counties may seek support for family-centered programs, independence-enabling technology, applied research, inclusive community initiatives, and limited capital improvements through the Polk Foundation Grant.
Hillman Family Foundations
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support, including work in the U.S. that may benefit Pennsylvania human and social service programs. The foundation funds initiatives for marginalized communities, including healthcare access, food and housing insecurity, child welfare, women and girls, and disaster relief worldwide.
Semnani Family Foundation
Catholic Social Ministry Funding from Catholic Foundation
Applications due Jul 27, 2026
Catholic parishes, Diocese of Erie ministries, and Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania’s Erie Diocese can seek grants of US $500 - US $15,000 for human and social service projects serving local residents. Grants from Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA support counseling, family ministries, services for the poor and elderly, emergency assistance, disability ministries, and related Catholic social teaching programs.
Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA
Pennsylvania Human Services Funding via Snee-Reinhardt
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Human and social service nonprofits in Pennsylvania seeking up to US $10,000 for tangible items can apply for support that benefits their communities. Grants from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation help organizations provide youth services, crisis intervention, health and medical care, and broader human services, with preference for Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania and nearby regions.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Scaife Family Foundation Grants for Pennsylvania Services
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Scaife Family Foundation provides Pennsylvania human and social service nonprofits with general operating or program support for work in women and children’s welfare, addiction prevention and treatment, and human–animal therapeutic programs. 501(c)(3) organizations across the U.S., with priority to Western Pennsylvania and South Florida, may be considered if they align with these focus areas.
Scaife Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Human and social service nonprofits in Pennsylvania that are 501(c)(3) organizations or aligned for-profits can seek storytelling support to highlight their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports organizations working in areas like wellness, mental health, education, preservation, and environmental conservation across the U.S., with awards of more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Philadelphia City Fund Youth Services Grants
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing out-of-school time programs for youth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can receive up to US $25,000 in flexible, one-year support. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, Philadelphia City Fund provides funding for OST projects that nurture healthy minds, bodies, and spirits, including general operating and programmatic expenses.
Philadelphia City Fund
Community Program Funding from Harry Winslow Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in northwestern Pennsylvania can apply for Harry Winslow Foundation grants of approximately US $4,069 to support established, year-round community and educational programs with measurable outcomes. Human and social service providers in counties such as Crawford, Erie, and surrounding areas may benefit, especially those serving underserved populations and demonstrating strong financial accountability and collaboration.
Harry Winslow Foundation
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grants for Pennsylvania Human Services
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust provides Pennsylvania human and social services nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $10,000 for programs that benefit the Philadelphia community. 501(c)(3) organizations focused on seniors, at-risk youth, homelessness, abuse prevention, disability support, or family education and counseling may be especially competitive if they demonstrate strong management and measurable outcomes.
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust
Stackpole-Hall Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Services
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Human and social service organizations in Pennsylvania, especially those serving Elk County, can seek US $10,001 - US $50,000 for educational, human service, and community development projects. Focused on improving quality of life, the Stackpole-Hall Foundation offers matching, seed, partnership, and select operating grants to eligible 501(c)(3)s, churches, and governmental entities.
Stackpole-Hall Foundation
Stackpole-Hall Foundation Human Services Grants in Pennsylvania
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Pennsylvania human and social service, education, health, and community organizations serving Elk County can access funding through Stackpole-Hall Foundation, with awards of more than US $50,000. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, churches, and governmental entities seeking matching, seed, partnership, or select operational support to improve quality of life.
Stackpole-Hall Foundation
Human Services Funding from Stackpole-Hall Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Human and social service organizations in Pennsylvania, especially those serving Elk County residents, can seek funding for programs that improve quality of life. Stackpole-Hall Foundation provides matching, seed, partnership, and select operational grants for educational, health care, cultural, youth development, social welfare, environmental, and community development initiatives. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, churches, and governmental entities.
Stackpole-Hall Foundation
Capital Project Funding for Nonprofits from McLean Contributionship
Applications due Oct 14, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania’s greater Philadelphia area seeking capital support for facilities, equipment, or other long-term assets can apply for the McLean Contributionship Grant. Funding supports projects in health and human services, education, environment, arts, and youth development that enhance quality of life and promote more inclusive, equitable communities.
McLean Contributionship
Lawrence Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Human and social service nonprofits and public schools in Pennsylvania can seek unrestricted program or operating support for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related work. Focused on broad community and environmental needs, the Lawrence Foundation typically awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 to U.S.-headquartered 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, and libraries without geographic restrictions.
Lawrence Foundation
Human Services Funding for Pennsylvania Nonprofits from Just Born
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving children and families in parts of Pennsylvania can apply for Just Born’s corporate giving grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $10,000 for community-focused programs. Funding supports human and social services, education, arts access, housing, workforce development, environmental initiatives, and other efforts benefiting underprivileged and underserved populations in Lehigh County, Northampton County, and nearby areas.
Just Born
Human Services Funding from Walter J. Miller Trust
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Human and social service nonprofits in Pennsylvania can seek funding for programs serving the elderly, youth, indigent, and homeless, as well as related community support. Grants from Walter J. Miller Trust, typically ranging from US $2,000 - US $15,000, also support education, health services, libraries, arts, environment, and historic preservation projects.
Walter J. Miller Trust
Pittsburgh Foundation Human Services 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 priorities include basic needs, equity and social justice, economic mobility, environmental action, and arts and culture, benefiting human and social service efforts in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Housing Stability Grants for Nonprofits from Pittsburgh Foundation
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Allegheny County working on eviction prevention and housing stability for low-income residents can apply for Pittsburgh Foundation’s Basic Needs Housing grants, with awards from US $10,000 - US $75,000. Funding supports rental assistance, legal and navigation services, mediation, tenant advocacy, and coordination for transitional or threatened housing in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Foundation
Caroline J.S. Sanders Trust 2 Support for Pennsylvania Human Services
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing human and social services in Pennsylvania can seek US $3,000 - US $7,000 to support education, health, social welfare, and related programs. Caroline J.S. Sanders Trust 2 prioritizes educational institutions, libraries, and broad-based agencies serving the elderly, youth, indigent, homeless, and people with disabilities.
Caroline J.S. Sanders Trust 2
Provident Bank Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing human and social services, education, or workforce development within Provident Bank’s New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania branch network can seek flexible Empowerment Grant funding from Provident Bank Foundation. Focused on community impact, grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 over two years can support program costs, overhead, equipment, or new initiatives.
Provident Bank Foundation Inc
US $250,000 - US $500,000
First Community Foundation Partnership Grants for Lycoming Human Services
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Human and social service nonprofits in Pennsylvania’s Lycoming County can seek competitive project funding supporting residents in areas like health, human services, youth, environment, arts, education, and economic development. Focused on community impact, First Community Foundation Partnership favors collaborative, innovative programs with measurable outcomes and strong plans for long-term sustainability; awards range from US $250,000 - US $500,000.
First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Support
Pre proposal due Feb 5, 2029
Nonprofit human service organizations in Pennsylvania’s 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 grants that may cover specific programs plus related administration and staff costs.
United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania