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Grants for Pennsylvania Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,704 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Pennsylvania. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Professional Development for Library and Archives St...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162207

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Develop the Capacity of African America...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162642

Grants to USA Tribes and Nonprofits Serving Native Hawaiians for Culture and Heritage Preserva...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA tribes and nonprofit organizations representing and serving Native Hawaiians to present and preserve knowledge, heritage, and culture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 162643

Grants to USA Tribes to Improve Library Resources and Provide Professional Development Opportu...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA tribes to improve library resources and provide professional development opportunities for library staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support federally...

GrantWatch ID#: 165537

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Professional Development for Museum Personn...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that use the transfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Small Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to enhance services in small museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist small museums of all d...

GrantWatch ID#: 184387

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and IHEs to Provide Professional Development to M...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, museums, and IHEs for projects to provide professional development to museum staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Partnerships betw...

GrantWatch ID#: 212466

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Expand the Capacity of American Latin...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to expand the capacity of cultural institutions with a focus on the American Latino community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 217430

Opportunity for USA Healthcare Institutions to Host a Medical Fellowship

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for USA healthcare institutions to host a medical fellowship. Funding is intended for one-year fellowship programs for nurse practitioners, physicians, genetic counselors, or physical therapists. Funding is intended for projects that serve the rare dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231662

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Community-Based Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts projects that engage and unify the community. Funding is intended for activities that promote economic development and community connectedness. Frequently ref...

GrantWatch ID#: 205757

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Behavioral Health Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve behavioral health programs in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Priority is for proposals in the focus areas of innovation, collaboration, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154749

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Music Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware nonprofit music organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended for local music presenting, music performance, and music education. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176034

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Health of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the health of local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support outreach and education projects as well as other initiatives in the areas of human development, health, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 208138

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to USA and International Academic Medical Centers to Enhance Muscular Dystrophy Educati...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and International academic medical centers and medical education companies to enhance medical education on specific topics. Funding is intended to improve the educational materials available and to reduce educational gaps around types of muscular dys...

GrantWatch ID#: 214762

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative physics research projects. Funding is intended to support partnerships between Israeli and American scientists covering a wide range of phy...

GrantWatch ID#: 166923

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Astronomy Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, hospitals, and government research institutions, for collaborative astronomy research projects. Funding is intended for observational, laboratory, theoretical, and archival data studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 187111

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Educational Gardens

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, libraries, tribal organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning op...

GrantWatch ID#: 152640

Grants to International Nonprofits and Businesses for Projects Related to the Music of Elliot ...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Human...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Researchers for Gravitational Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/25/26

Grants to USA and territories researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes for research projects related to gravitational physics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 229249

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photography Students from Selected IHEs

Deadline: 11/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International photography students to participate in a photography competition. The competition is open to individuals aged from 18 to 30 years old who are attending a photography program. Students are required to submit five to te...

GrantWatch ID#: 215512

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Innovative Projects Related to Dental Health

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative projects related to dental health. Funding may be used as seed funding to launch new oral health pilot projects with strong potential for long-term sustainability and scalability. The purpose of fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187968

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Local Agencies to Enhance Community Facilities and Progr...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote the use of community facilities by residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support equipment, programming, and capital improvements for community or neighborhoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 192803

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 11/30/26

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 applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 193389

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Address Co...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that respond to community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 198750

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214121

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Organizations for High-Impact Progra...

Deadline: 11/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 215884

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Public Health

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote public health in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include health, substance abuse, the environment, domestic violence, child abuse, and transportation for the elderly. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 218784

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include health, social services for youth, Catholic education, and charitable endeavors. Preference w...

GrantWatch ID#: 220076

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for a wide range of charitable activities. Applicants must complete the required registration and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include arts and culture, community, housing, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 220883

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for research studies related to Cystic Fibrosis. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229316

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Address Hunger, Nutrition, and Food Systems

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects that address hunger, nutrition, and food systems in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. In addition to the grant, eligible applicants will receive professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163587

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Schools for Summer Camps Promoting Manufacturing Careers

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA schools to host summer camps for middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to introduce students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and encourage employment in the field. In addition to the monetary award...

GrantWatch ID#: 174993

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programming to Promote the Dairy Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the...

GrantWatch ID#: 178677

Grants to USA Nonprofit Theaters for Production Costs Associated with New, Author-Driven Plays

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to USA small-to-medium-sized nonprofit theaters to support the production of experimental, bold, and ambitious new plays. Funding is intended to cover production expenses that are so critical to the play's production that without coverage o...

GrantWatch ID#: 181524

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Charitable Activities Benefiting Area Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address community needs and involve collaboration. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 181779

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Improve Community Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focusing on issues that influence health, such as socioeconomic status, social support networks, access to resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 181969

Grants to USA High Schools and Occupational and Tech Centers for Manufacturing Training Schola...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers to provide scholarships to high school students. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing, enhance manufacturing training programs, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 199367

Grants to USA IHEs to Enhance the Study of the Humanities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance humanities studies. Project categories include planning and implementation. Eligible uses of funding include curriculum development, professional development, pilot courses, and engagement with IHE leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 206077

Grants to USA IHEs for Summer Humanities Programs for Underserved High School Students

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206103

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Turtle Conservation...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...

GrantWatch ID#: 214832

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Foundations, and Institutions to Support the Aviation Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, foundations, and institutions to support the aviation industry. Funding is intended for research and development projects that will improve the industry. The goal of the program is to support the creation of new and improved ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219883
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