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Pennsylvania Capacity Building Grants

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READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Empowerment Grant
$25,000
The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to community-based organizations with annual budgets between $50,000 and $15 million to support initiatives that enhance local communities and demonstrate measurable impact over a two-year period.

Community Development
County governments
Pitt Momentum Funds - Teaming Grant
$60,000
University of Pittsburgh
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to University of Pittsburgh faculty for developing interdisciplinary collaborations that can lead to significant external research funding opportunities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Harold L. Brake & Dolores K. Brake Legacy Fund Grant
$35,000
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in St. Thomas, Peters, and Hamilton Townships in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, supporting projects that align with the values of community well-being and rural preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Helping Today Grant Program
$50,000
The Erie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits in Erie County, Pennsylvania, to support a wide range of projects that address community needs in areas such as economic growth, education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
$5,926,215
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 15, 2024

This federal funding provides financial assistance to organizations working to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, prevent homelessness, and support emergency shelter services.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Mental and Behavioral Health Services
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for young children and their caregivers, addressing critical service shortages and promoting community-based solutions.

Health
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
$2,000
Community Giving Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This program provides financial support and consulting services to help BIPOC and low-income creative entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania start or grow their micro businesses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
WCCF Capacity-Building Grants
$50,000
Washington County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington County to improve their operational effectiveness and sustainability through various capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Out-of-School Learning
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that aim to increase access to out-of-school programs for children ages 3 to 8 in underserved neighborhoods, helping to bridge the gap caused by economic barriers.

Education
Nonprofits
EQT Foundation Capacity Building Grants
$25,000
EQT Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $25,000 to help nonprofit organizations in EQT Corporation's service areas improve their operations and effectiveness through various capacity-building projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Baldwin Leadership Grant Program
$5,000
Lancaster County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides $5,000 grants to local leaders employed by Community Benefit Organizations in Lancaster County to support their personal projects while participating in an 18-month leadership development series.

Community Development
Nonprofits
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
$750,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Pennsylvania to create and improve affordable housing for low- and very low-income individuals and families.

Housing
County governments
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Visionary Leadership Fund
Contact for amount
The Valentine Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that empower women, girls, and non-binary individuals from historically underrepresented groups to develop their leadership skills and drive social change.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits