234 Pennsylvania Community Economic Development Grants

234 Community and Economic Development Grants for Pennsylvania

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Conservation and Recreation Proje...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for conservation and recreation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve community-based trails, parks, and open spaces. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 198640
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Rural Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185115
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Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Rail Transportation Systems

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198480
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Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221045
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Preservation and Recrea...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to support a range of preservation and recreation projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide ordinance and planning assistance an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144607
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for General Operating Support

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to strengthen capacity and improve general operations. Priority is given to organizations within the following focus areas: basic needs, arts and culture, economic mobility, and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 204825
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, and Agencies to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to address the impact of climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the community's capacity to reduce and respond to the impacts of clima...

GrantWatch ID#: 229778
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA Agencies and Urban Planning Groups to Improve and Protect Bridges

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Business Development in Non-Urban Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Nonprofits for Workforce Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for economic and workforce development. Funding is intended to support specific initiatives and programs as well as general operations. Eligible programs include, but are not...

GrantWatch ID#: 197798

Grants to USA Entities to Improve Public Transportation in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 200982

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits Serving Eligible Locations for Programs and Services to Bene...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for programs, services, and projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding areas of interest include the arts, economi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202174

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Health, Human Services, Community...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that positively impact local communities in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs that assist underrepresented, underprivileged, and underserved children and famili...

GrantWatch ID#: 221093

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants and Loans to Pennsylvania Agencies and Developers to Obtain Building Sites

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania municipalities, industrial development agencies, and private developers to obtain building sites to support local business development. The purpose of the program is to prepare available sites for future construction. Eligible uses...

GrantWatch ID#: 229911

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Businesses to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofits, organizations, and businesses to promote tourism to eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that improve the quality of tourism products and increase the marketing and promotion of tourism events and bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230242

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181473

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Collaborative Projects to Develop Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations for collaborative projects to develop communities in eligible areas. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for programs focusing on the arts, education, urban design and ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 220358

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Serve the Community

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local governments for initiatives to serve the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: economic development, the environment, youth, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 226680

Grants to USA States and Entities for Transportation Infrastructure Initiatives

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA and territories states, planning organizations, and tribal governments for local and national transportation infrastructure initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of the program is to increase accessible, safe p...

GrantWatch ID#: 230091

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Environmental and Community Programs

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community-based activities. Funding is intended to support programming in the focus areas of environmental justice, neighborhood beautification, and community revitalization. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203257

Opportunity for USA Business Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/03/26

Opportunity for USA startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and circular ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203494

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Manage a Loan Program to Improve Rural Community Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to manage loan programs to improve infrastructure in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and ensure that required registrations are completed prior to applying. This program helps qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 209106

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Global Health and to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve health worldwide and grants to Indiana nonprofits in eligible regions for initiatives in the focus areas of economic mobility and K-12 STEM education. Operating support may be requested. For the local f...

GrantWatch ID#: 230213

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Facilitate Workplace Readiness for Women

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA and territories community-based nonprofit organizations to facilitate workplace readiness for women. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible programs are those that prepare women to work and lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 128392

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Assist Low-Income and ESL Taxpayers

Deadline: 07/06/26 Conference Date: 06/29/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist low-income and English as a second language (ESL) taxpayers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to ensure the fairness ...

GrantWatch ID#: 128585

Grants to USA National Nonprofits to Benefit Low-Income Rural Residents

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA national nonprofit organizations to increase organizational capacity to serve low-income rural residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to strengthen the capacity of o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174550

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Development and Housing Projects

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community development and housing projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to benefit low- to moderate-income families and indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210944

Grants to USA Local and State Agencies for Capital Improvements to Railway Systems

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA qualifying local governmental authorities and states for capital projects to improve railway transportation. Applicants are advised that registrations required prior to applying may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to moderni...

GrantWatch ID#: 211454

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Municipal Entities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipal entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used for project and event costs, capital improvements, and promotional costs. Projects should also focus on collaborative partnershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 190524

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 201090

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to request...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576

Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Enhance Organic Crop and Livestock Production

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182886

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Housing Development AI and Robotics Demonstration P...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and institutions of higher education for demonstration projects to assess how the deployment of AI technologies and robotics can impact housing development. Applicants are advised that the require...

GrantWatch ID#: 229790

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs, Projects, and Operating Support to Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operating support. Focus areas include arts and culture, equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130289

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Neighborhood Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of $500, grants of $1,000, and grants of $1,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance local neighborhoods in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support volunteer-based projects that benefit the public. Eligible projects inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 162139

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Housing Options for Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to increase housing options for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop housing units to be sold at prices tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 164899

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Local Commun...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for community development activities that improve the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended to support programs that serve particular community needs. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173653

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Social Welfare Pro...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these org...

GrantWatch ID#: 204419

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming and operational assistance. Focus areas of interest include basic needs, equity and social justice, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 212786

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible C...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Eligible initiatives may include but are not limited to community development, social services, education, environmental conserva...

GrantWatch ID#: 219591