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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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1,704 grants found

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible activities fall under one of the following areas of interest: education, community and culture, the elderly, children and families, and prison outr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215624

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Access Technology at a Reduced Ra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697

Grants to USA Nonprofit Youth Organizations for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Ur...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215721

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Real Estate Associations for Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, education institutions, and qualifying real estate associations for projects related to real estate regulation. Funding is intended for educational projects, research, the development and implementation of public protection m...

GrantWatch ID#: 215738

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Disad...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. The purpose of the funding is to break down obstacles to economic progress and broaden access to opportunity, contributing to a more in...

GrantWatch ID#: 215853

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Sports and Youth Organizations to Im...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia sports and youth organizations to improve sports fields in eligible areas. Funding is intended to enhance venues within communities by addressing identified needs and filling funding gaps. The grants cover ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216064

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 Organizatinos for Projects and Programs in Health, Human Services, and Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for projects and programs that address health, human services, and/or education. Funding is intended for programs that promote excellence in those three areas. Previous awardees must wait two years after their previous grant before appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 216138

Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits to Trial a Plant-Based Menu at an Event

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations to trial a plant-based menu at an event. The purpose of this program is to encourage organizations to switch to plant-based food for all events. After the funded event, applicants must schedule a boa...

GrantWatch ID#: 216219

Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits to Support Organizational Menu Changes to Plant-Based Opti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 and $1,000 to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations to support organizational menu changes. Funding is intended for organizations that have recently switched to plant-based menus for all events. Eligible applicants must be companion animal organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 216220

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support. The purpose of funding is to assist well-managed organizations with their charitable activities. Eligible organizations have a proven track record of delivering quality services to their target populatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216361

In-Kind Donations of Bread Products to USA Nonprofit Organizations, Public Schools, and Religi...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of bread products to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and religious organizations in the contiguous states to assist people in need. Applicants must commit to distributing the products to ill people, at-risk or underserved children an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216520

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Native Indigenous Youth Filmmakers for the Development of Sh...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate a...

GrantWatch ID#: 216577

Grants to USA Public Schools and Libraries to Implement STEM Projects in Rural and Low-income ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA public schools and libraries to implement STEM projects in rural and low-income communities. Funding is intended to support projects that foster interest in technology-related careers and engage students in solving real-world problems with computer t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216732

Donations of Safety Items to USA Individuals, First Responders, and Police Departments to Incr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations of safety items to USA individuals, first responders, police departments, and resource centers to increase the personal safety of individuals with autism. Caregivers of people with autism may request a tracking bracelet or a seat belt cover, and first re...

GrantWatch ID#: 216759

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs addressing the challenges faced by people affected by displacement and injustice. Supported focus areas include advocacy, power building, movement cros...

GrantWatch ID#: 216768

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Churches, and Schools for Initiatives to Enhance the Health...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools for initiatives to enhance the health of children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for small projects with the potential to make a major impact. The goal of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216770

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Strengthen Existing Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen existing projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support social services, civic and cultural programs, medicine and science projects, youth facilities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216850

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Environmental Science, and Human Services Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the focus areas of education, environmental science, and human services. Priority is for organizations that align with more than one of the funding source's focus areas. The Foundation primarily su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216869

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives on Middle School Education and/or Solar Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that have significant impact on either middle school education or solar energy in underserved communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216878

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Address a Broad Range of Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to address a broad range of community needs. The funder's focus is on issues relating to community service providers, veterans and their families, the developmentally disabled, the preservation of w...

GrantWatch ID#: 216925

Grants to USA Nonprofit and For-Profit Performance Venues and Promoters to Respond to Emergenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

GrantWatch ID#: 217301

Grants to USA Swimming Lesson Providers for Programs to Teach Children and Youth How to Swim

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA swimming lesson providers for programs to teach children and youth how to swim. Funding is intended for programs using certified instructors and a recognized curriculum. Lessons must have a low student-to-instructor ratio and must meet the minimum nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 217381

In-Kind Services to USA Nonprofits to Improve Cybersecurity and Reduce Risks

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA nonprofit organizations to evaluate their cybersecurity and make recommendations on how to reduce risks and improve security. Awardees will receive a comprehensive evaluation and report on their current vulnerabilities, as well as suggestio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217487

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include senior citizens, health and human services, culture and arts, youth, community, sports, and recreation. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 217533

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 USA Nonprofits for the Expansion of Public Charter Schools

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the expansion of public charter schools. Applicants must first complete a questionnaire before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for schools that wish to serve about one thousand additional...

GrantWatch ID#: 217880

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Professional and Organizational De...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for professional and organizational development. First-time applicants must attend a pre-application meeting before proceeding. Grants can assist with activities such as board tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217892

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and Groups to Promote Alter...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 217905

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that will improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support nonprofits in the Northeast in the following focus areas: literacy, education, humani...

GrantWatch ID#: 217968

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Help Youth Develop Life Skills

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to help youth develop life skills. Funding is intended in particular for education programs and any strategies and programs that encourage young adults to be involved in the aviation and aerospace ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 218047

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 Nonprofits for Food Security, Waste Reduction, or Agricultural Education Initiat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the focus areas of food security, waste reduction, and agricultural education in regions served by the funding source. The purpose of the grant program is to advance the well-being of local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218613

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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizations, CBOs, Leaders, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218760

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives Related to Conservation, Education, and Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to conservation, education, and health. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong leadership and sufficient organizational capacity. The goal of the funding program is to assist organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 218767

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to benefit communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of health initiatives, including breast cancer research and helping people with eating disorders, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218923

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address the Health ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the health and welfare of children. Funding is intended to support causes and organizations that make a positive difference in children's li...

GrantWatch ID#: 218942

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 and Educational Institutions for Healthcare Education Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs or projects to provide healthcare education to healthcare professionals and/or to the public. Funding may be used for a wide variety of activities. Partnerships and collaborative proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 219059

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Gm2 Gangliosidosis ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for reseaerch projects related to GM2 gangliosidosis. The purpose of the grant program is to support clinical or pre-clinical research projects that accelerate the advancement ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219064

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 Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capital Campaigns and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital campaigns and projects. Applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that will have significant and lasting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219164

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 to Provide Scholarships to Eligible Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and organizations to provide scholarships to students who meet certain criteria. Funding is intended to assist in the development of young adults across the nation. Students eligible to receive the scholarships through their u...

GrantWatch ID#: 219260

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers at IHEs for Neurological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219384

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Programs for Projects to Enhance Civic Education and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational programs for projects to enhance civic education, appreciation of the arts, and basic scientific research. Funding is intended for projects to increase access to classical art, to conduct scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 219431
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