Economic Development Funding for Appalachia Nonprofits via Appalachian Regional Commission
Nonprofits, public agencies, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian counties of Pennsylvania can seek funding for critical infrastructure and business and workforce development projects. Appalachian Regional Commission supports projects such as water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, worker training, and leadership development through its Area Development Grant Program.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Community Service In-Kind Support from CSX Foundation
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania can apply for CSX Foundation’s in-kind charitable investments, which provide intermodal transportation services and donated railroad equipment or materials. Organizations serving military members, veterans, first responders, or broader community needs may benefit from reduced freight costs and access to surplus rail-related items.
Csx Foundation Inc
Claude Worthington Benedum Support for Education
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies working in education or economic development can seek project funding that strengthens learning and regional economies. Focused on innovation, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation invites nonprofits in Southwestern Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, and Washington, to propose initiatives in teacher development, youth career preparation, entrepreneurship, and technology-based economic growth.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Hillman Family Foundations Support for Community Innovation
New and established 501(c)(3) public charities in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania can seek funding for innovative, forward-looking projects that improve quality of life. Focus areas include healthy aging, economic mobility, healthy neighborhoods, democracy, and sustainable infrastructure, so Pennsylvania nonprofits launching new programs may find strong support from Hillman Family Foundations.
Hillman Family Foundations
Pennsylvania Health Program Funding via Highmark Foundation
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) public charities running health-focused programs can apply for Highmark Foundation grants to improve community health outcomes. Funding supports evidence-based initiatives in areas like chronic disease, family health, mental health, and access to care, including clinics and screenings. New and established programs, pilots, and expansion efforts across Pennsylvania counties may be eligible.
Highmark Foundation
Pennsylvania Community Funding via Richard King Mellon
Pennsylvania nonprofits and public-sector organizations can seek flexible funding for conservation, economic development, economic mobility, health, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Focused on opportunity, prosperity, and environmental stewardship, the Richard King Mellon Foundation invites proposals that align with its 2021–2030 Strategic Plan, including general operating, project, planning, innovation, implementation, or scaling support.
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Green Mountain Energy Support for Sustainability Projects
U.S.-based 501(c)(3), (4), (6), or (19) nonprofits with established finances can seek US $50,000 - US $400,000 for sustainability projects benefiting communities in Pennsylvania and other eligible states. Green Mountain Energy supports initiatives in renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, sustainable agriculture, and broader environmental stewardship that demonstrate measurable environmental, social, and financial impact.
Green Mountain Energy
Community Health and Hunger Grants from Wawa Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing health, hunger, or everyday heroes in Pennsylvania can apply for more than US $2,500 from Wawa Foundation to support their programs. With a mission to strengthen communities, Wawa Foundation provides financial grants within its six-state market area, including Pennsylvania, for hospitals, hunger relief, and hero-focused initiatives.
Wawa Foundation
Perdue Foundation Support for Pennsylvania Communities
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania can seek funding for community programs in areas like education, hunger relief, health, environment, agriculture, and public safety. With a mission to strengthen communities, Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation provides up to US $1,000 for projects endorsed by a Perdue associate.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
McGowan Charitable Fund Poverty-Relief Grants in Pennsylvania
Full proposal due Aug 11, 2026
With a mission to reduce poverty, William G. McGowan Charitable Fund provides Pennsylvania nonprofits with program or operating support for education, human services, and healthcare initiatives. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties may benefit, especially those addressing food insecurity, housing stability, healthcare access, or educational opportunities for vulnerable residents.
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
Citizens Charitable Foundation Grants for Pennsylvania Nonprofits
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Greater Philadelphia or Greater Pittsburgh working to address social challenges and build AI readiness can receive US $50,000 to strengthen their impact. Grants from Citizens Charitable Foundation help Pennsylvania community-focused nonprofits expand digital competencies, improve program delivery, and explore responsible, practical applications of AI while engaging volunteers in project work.
Citizens Charitable Foundation
Pennsylvania Health Programs Funding via Bayer Fund
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Pennsylvania health nonprofits and eligible public entities providing cancer or cardiovascular disease education, awareness, or support services can access funding through Bayer Fund if they serve communities near Myerstown or the Pittsburgh area. Established, financially sound 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying government units may request program-focused support, including limited overhead and evaluation costs, for evidence-based initiatives.
Bayer Fund
Arts Project Funding for Pennsylvania Nonprofits via Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions can apply for Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Catalyst Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $10,000 for special arts projects with statewide impact. Funding supports new, strategic initiatives that strengthen the cultural, educational, or economic vitality of Pennsylvania communities, which may include work by newer nonprofits.
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Pennsylvania Community Programs Funding via Baltimore Life Foundation
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits running family, safety, or community enhancement projects can seek up to US $500 in program support. Focused on grassroots community initiatives, Baltimore Life Foundation invites organizations with strong volunteer involvement to propose specific projects such as child safety education, community clean-up efforts, or neighborhood watch activities.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Ruth Danley and Moore Support for Education
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund provides Pennsylvania nonprofits focused on K-12 education for Native American children living on reservations with project and program support. Organizations with at least three years of service and proven, year-round, measurable programming may be eligible, alongside similar groups in select nearby states. Awards are approximately US $77,000.
The Ruth Danley And William Enoch Moore Fund
Community Program Funding from Perdue Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits starting or growing community programs can apply for the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation’s corporate giving awards of more than US $1,000 to support agriculture, environment, education, hunger, poverty, health, social services, public safety, and cultural initiatives. New nonprofits in Pennsylvania may be eligible if endorsed by a Perdue associate.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Land O'Lakes Foundation Community Vitality Grants
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) public charities in eligible rural Pennsylvania counties can apply for Land O'Lakes Foundation’s Region Grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community vitality projects. Funding supports efforts like education, economic development, city improvements, first responders, and local United Way chapters in Land O’Lakes member-owner communities.
Land O'lakes Foundation
Penn National Gaming Community Grants in Pennsylvania
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in communities where Penn National Gaming operates can seek funding for community development, education, human services, cultural programs, health, and veteran and military support. Grants from Penn National Gaming help address local residents’ needs in counties such as Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, and York through infrastructure, services, and inclusive programming.
Penn National Gaming
William G Pomeroy Folklore Grants in Pennsylvania
Applications due Oct 13, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in Pennsylvania can apply for William G Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program to commemorate local folklore, legends, and folklife. Funding supports roadside markers that highlight community stories, traditions, and cultural heritage, which can also strengthen cultural tourism and visibility for emerging nonprofits.
William G Pomeroy Foundation
US $1,000 - US $7,500,000
Hillman Family Foundations Support for Pennsylvania Arts
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
New and established 501(c)(3) public charities in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania can seek $1,000 - $7,500,000 to support education, visual arts, writing, literature, and related programs. Focused on cultural and community initiatives, Hillman Family Foundations also considers projects in human services, environmental protection, parks, and the dramatic arts, including work by emerging nonprofits.
Hillman Family Foundations
Nature Conservancy Grants for Pennsylvania Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Pennsylvania can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program, with awards up to US $100,000 for fee and easement land acquisition. Funding covers project capital, due diligence, stewardship, and community engagement costs within the Appalachians Program boundary.
The Nature Conservancy
US $100,000 - US $150,000
Youth Mental Health Grants for Nonprofits from Cigna Foundation
Pre proposal due Mar 12, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities in Pennsylvania working on youth mental health and social-emotional learning can apply for Cigna Foundation’s Improving Youth Mental Health Grant, with awards of US $100,000 - US $150,000. Funding supports evidence-informed programs in schools and related settings for underserved youth ages 5–18, plus their parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals.
CIGNA Foundation
Provident Bank Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Pennsylvania nonprofits with two or more years of operations can seek flexible funding for education, human services, and workforce development programs that promote economic self-sufficiency. Focused on community empowerment, Provident Bank Foundation invites organizations within its branch-network counties to apply for US $5,000 - US $25,000 over two years for program, overhead, or equipment costs.
Provident Bank Foundation Inc
Housing Innovation Grants for Nonprofits from Enterprise
Applications due May 16, 2027
Nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and eligible housing entities with proven, ready-to-scale affordable housing innovations can apply for US $2,000,000 grants from Enterprise Community Partners nationwide, including Pennsylvania. Funding supports innovations in design and construction, finance, or service delivery and programs that expand affordable rental and homeownership options for low- and moderate-income residents.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Land O'Lakes Foundation Grants for Pennsylvania Hunger Relief
Applications due May 31, 2027
New or established 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on hunger relief and food access in eligible rural Pennsylvania counties can apply for Land O'Lakes Foundation’s Region Grants Open Grant Round; awards US $1,000 - US $20,000 for local programs. Food banks, pantries, meal programs, community gardens, and school meal initiatives may be supported.
Land O'lakes Foundation
Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits from Greenspring Advisors
Full proposal due Jun 30, 2027
New or established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania, Maryland, or New Jersey working on workforce and economic development can apply for Greenspring Advisors’ Greenspring Grant Program, awarding US $5,000 - US $20,000 for programs or general operations. Pennsylvania organizations supporting job training, entrepreneurship, internships, or financial literacy may be especially competitive.
Greenspring Advisors