184 Pennsylvania Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities to implement and expand the use of artificial intelligence in local communities. The purpose of the program is to assist organizations in their work on behalf of the community to increase AI public understanding and ...

Grants to Pennsylvania municipal authorities, political subdivisions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for projects that promote clean energy use. Funding is intended for projects focused on innovative technology, vehicle retrofit, and refuelin...

Grants and in-kind support to Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of environment, STEM education, and community...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for special events and exhibits, marketing and promotional activities, and signage and map projects to assist visitors. The goal of ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites. Fund...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions in designated areas for the conservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of wetland preservation, public access for r...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the local quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of small-scale projects, with priority shown to r...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit and religious organizations and government agencies for programs to benefit residents of local communities. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding interest areas include...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations, firms, academic institutions, and other nonprofit organizations for research projects related to architecture. Funding is intended for projects that focus on housing innovation, regenerative design, and d...

Grants and in-kind support to USA Black-owned small businesses to foster business growth and development. In addition to the cash grant, the selected top-ranking business will receive pro-bono consulting and mentoring services from leaders in the industry. The goal of ...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit housing developers for affordable, low-income housing projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase or maintain the availability of quality, affordable housing for res...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit grassroots organizations to organize social justice programs. Funding may be used for specific projects as well as for general operating expenses. The funder seeks projects and groups devoted to working for systemic change, usin...

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifies ba...

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, agencies, educational institutions, and community groups for planning activities that address climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help communities reduce their vulner...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to reduce illegal dumping in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, abatement, prevention, and enfor...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for tree-planting projects that benefit eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project development and implementation, including pl...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to preserve urban gardens in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project development and implementation, including ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

Grants to USA public housing authorities to operate job programs in qualifying public housing developments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address poverty affecting public housing residents ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, local governments, and regional recreation authorities to preserve public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the acquisition of land and conservation easements, capital projects for pas...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of charitable activities with worldwide benefit. Funding is intended to empower organizations. Focus areas include education, environment, child welfare, arts, healthcare, and community. However, all types of propo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...

Grants to Pennsylvania early childhood education centers in eligible locations to support facility enhancement and maintenance. Some applicants are required to attend a technical assistance session prior to applying. Funding is intended for renovations, large equipment...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations to improve water-related recreational trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects that advance a variety of goals, including but not limited to enhancing trail access an...

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access to s...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania agencies and Jewish nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: personal...

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or co...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and local governments for beautification and public greening projects in eligible communities. Funded projects will enhance the natural environment through landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral displays, an...

Grants to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, community enrichment, environment, and nonprofit capacity support. Requests will b...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects must improve the physical, educational, civic, social...

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 advised ...

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania food businesses and nonprofit corporations to increase the accessibility of fresh and local foods in underserved communities. Funding is intended to support the expansion, rehabilitation, and construction of food establishments. An addi...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for initiatives to address worldwide concerns. Eligible applicants align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education; the environment; promoting peace; fighting...

Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible regions for business development efforts. Funding is intended for projects and activities that will help businesses expand their services, grow to the next level, and enhance productivity. Eligible bus...

Cooperative agreements to USA state governments for initiatives to benefit the health of rural populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program is intended to strengthen rural communities across Americ...

Fellowships with a $2,500 stipend to USA and terriotories individuals associated with a nonprofit organization, business, or institution that focuses on local food systems. Aside from the stipend, fellows will participate in intensive learning programs, group sessions,...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind technical assistance to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and parks associations to improve access to streams and rivers for outdoor recreational activities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the fun...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote tourism in eligible communities. Funding is intended for attractions and places of interest that will bring visitors to the area year-round. Projects building on local natural...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Pennsylvania organizations and businesses for projects, attractions, and events that encourage tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local tourism assets. Applicants must show how tourism visitation and overnight stays ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses for activities promoting tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create a new local attraction that would have the potential to generate overnight stays and boost the ...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the revitalization of historic downtown commercial corridors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to facade restoration, streetscape improvements, and revamped landscaping....

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applicants a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit youth in the funding source's service region. Funding is intended to support applicants addressing the following focus areas: youth development, creating safe spaces to play and learn, helping to build...

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia organizations for high-impact programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that will create a difference in areas facing socio-economic challenges, and that have...

Grants to Pennsylvania local and regional government agencies, authorities, and municipalities in eligible locations for municipal improvements, economic development activities, and housing and human services projects. Funding is intended for a range of community devel...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and regions for activities that address the needs of local communities and build nonprofit capacity. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects focusing on workforce development, financial em...