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Grants for Pennsylvania State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 548 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across Pennsylvania, updated daily.

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548 grants found

Grants to Pennsylvania Conservation Organizations and Municipal Authorities for Projects Relat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit conservation organizations and municipal authorities for projects to improve the quality and quantity of conservation easements. Applicants must complete a qualification form, reserve funding, and complete projects prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 213827

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of underserved residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that help to enhance the lives and prospects of the area's most disadvantaged citizens. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 214116

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 214118

Grants to USA Private Sector Lenders for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214809

Loans to USA Power Supply Providers to Construct, Expand, and Maintain Electric Distribution F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA power supply providers, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to construct, expand, and maintain electric distribution facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve electric service in rural area...

GrantWatch ID#: 214813

Loans to USA Corporations, Utility Districts, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Implement Energy Eff...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214818

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies for Anti-Hunger ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit and faith-based organizations and state and local entities for anti-hunger advocacy activities. Funding is intended for unanticipated programs, events, and opportunities to promote the anti-hunger agenda. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216103

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Animal Welfare Agencies for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and animal welfare agencies for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover the costs of pet food and supplies, medical supplies, temporary shelter for pets, transportation, and other costs associated with c...

GrantWatch ID#: 216126

Grants to USA Tribal Councils, Agencies, and IHEs for Artic Research and Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

GrantWatch ID#: 217677

Grants to Pennsylvania School Districts and Educational Institutions to Promote Solar Energy i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania school districts, career and technical schools, charter schools, schools for students who are deaf or blind, community colleges, and other IHES to promote solar energy in educational institutions. Funding is intended to assist with purchasin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218180

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, Agencies, and Groups for Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, and eligible groups for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, health care, crisis management, and vet...

GrantWatch ID#: 218256

Grants to USA Agencies for Emergency Wildfire Response

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218627

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties to Improve the Health of R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties to improve the health of residents. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Eligible requests include construction, equipment, technology, finance and op...

GrantWatch ID#: 218960

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enrich the Lives of Children and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs and projects to enrich the lives of children and youth. Focus areas for funding include education, youth development, arts and culture, safety, humanita...

GrantWatch ID#: 219096

Grants to Pennsylvania Counties to Promote the Safe Disposal of Used Batteries

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania counties for initiatives related to the proper disposal of used batteries. Funding is intended to educate the public on the dangers of improper disposal and to encourage safe disposal practices. Eligible uses of funds include staff time, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219185

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal Entities, Health Systems to Strengthen Indigenous Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220808

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA Pet Support Entities to Support Animal Well-Being

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and other entities for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 222052

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities and Nonprofits for Environmental Preservation Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase the overall amount of land that is preserved. Funding is available for conservation easement acqu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222962

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

Grants and Loans to Pennsylvania Municipalities, Redevelopment Authorities, and For-Profits fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania municipalities, redevelopment authorities, economic development organizations, and for-profit organizations for business development activities. Funding is intended for planning and construction activities. The purpose of funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225452

Grants to Pennsylvania and West Virginia Agencies and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania and West Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for initiatives to benefit impoverished children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of charitable initiatives that positively impact needy yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225719

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Facilitate the Development of Water Conserva...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects to facilitate the development of water restoration and conservation projects. Funding is intended for projects that foster collaboration, enhance partnerships and n...

GrantWatch ID#: 226600

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies for the Repair or Restoration of Memorials or Grave M...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA organizations and agencies for the repair or restoration of memorials or grave markers for fallen officers. Applicants must be associated with law enforcement. Funding is intended for the creation of memorials, repair of memorials inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227437

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Educators for Financial Assistan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and educators for financial assistance, community services, and educational projects in eligible locations. The program makes grants available in three ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227719

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and government agencies for safety equipment. The program is intended to provide automated external defibrillators. The goal of the program is to decrease deaths caused by sudden cardiac ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228092

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities to Expand the Creative Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, colleges, universities, and school districts for projects to expand and strengthen the creative industry. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228375

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental units, school districts, and universities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228455

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Industry for Innovative Transport Phenomena Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228966

Grants to USA Industry Groups, IHEs, and Agencies for Biotechnology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228967

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to USA State Agencies for Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state and territory governments for stormwater infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to mitigate sewer overflow during and after storms, thereb...

GrantWatch ID#: 229004

Grants to USA States for Clean Drinking Water Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA States and Territories for clean drinking water solutions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Eligible activities include addressing drinking water contaminants to benefit disadvantaged or small communities, providing househo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229523

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants and Loans to Pennsylvania Businesses and Municipalities to Expand the Job Market Statew...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania businesses and municipalities to expand the job market statewide. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's business sector, attract businesses to the state, and increase job opportunities for unemployed individuals. Eligible u...

GrantWatch ID#: 229909

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229967

Grants to USA Lead Agencies for Recreational Initiatives Near Military Bases

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories lead agencies for recreational initiatives near military bases. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects must be in an eligible area and include a land acquisition component. Examples of eligible areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 230344

Grants to USA Emergency Response and Fire Departments to Improve and Enhance Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories emergency response and fire departments to improve and enhance services. Funding is intended for equipment and tools that will benefit small-town fire departments and EMS. Applicants must prove financial need and explain how the funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 230635

In-Kind Donations to USA Fire and Emergency Services Departments to Increase Driving Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA fire and emergency services departments to increase driving safety. Awardees will receive one wireless backup camera. Applicants must prove how they will benefit from the device as well as their financial need. Eligible applicants serve sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230637

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Archery Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to expand or launch an archery program. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support equipment that assists with establishing or expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230978

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Increased Tourism Through Sports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to encourage increased tourism through sporting events. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to attract professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 231097
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