Grants in Pennsylvania: 32+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Pennsylvania can access federal grants open to all states, Pennsylvania-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Pennsylvania nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

32+

Grants Available

$31.8M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.3M

Average Award

PA

State

Top Funding Categories in Pennsylvania

generalphilanthropyeducationsocial_services

Active Grants in Pennsylvania

The Comcast Nbcuniversal Foundation — Grants Program
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The Comcast Nbcuniversal Foundation

The Comcast Nbcuniversal Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $44,915,397 in grants. Total assets: $21,686,993. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Colcom Foundation — Grants Program
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Colcom Foundation

Colcom Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $23,101,275 in grants. Total assets: $437,794,022. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Heinz Endowments — Grants Program
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The Heinz Endowments

The Heinz Endowments is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $48,689,957 in grants. Total assets: $2,130,567,687. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Hillman Family Foundations — Grants Program
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Hillman Family Foundations

Hillman Family Foundations is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $83,393,067 in grants. Total assets: $1,865,996,880. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Glaxosmithkline Patient Access Programs Foundation — Grants Program
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Glaxosmithkline Patient Access Programs Foundation

Glaxosmithkline Patient Access Programs Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $881,930,422 in grants. Total assets: $73,494,202. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
John Templeton Foundation — Grants Program
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John Templeton Foundation

John Templeton Foundation is a private foundation based in West Conshohocken, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $126,807,051 in grants. Total assets: $3,398,215,797. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
William Penn Foundation — Grants Program
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William Penn Foundation

William Penn Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $152,349,810 in grants. Total assets: $3,286,225,714. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Connelly Foundation — Grants Program
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Connelly Foundation

Connelly Foundation is a private foundation based in W Cnshohocken, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $15,776,059 in grants. Total assets: $342,952,074. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Pnc Foundation — Grants Program
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Pnc Foundation

Pnc Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $82,865,128 in grants. Total assets: $76,080,092. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Beth And Ravenel Curry Foundation — Grants Program
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Beth And Ravenel Curry Foundation

Beth And Ravenel Curry Foundation is a private foundation based in Erie, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $35,131,750 in grants. Total assets: $507,549,102. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
J E Barbey 8 Tenacre Foundation — Grants Program
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J E Barbey 8 Tenacre Foundation

J E Barbey 8 Tenacre Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $41,721,944 in grants. Total assets: $824,749. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Annenberg Foundation — Grants Program
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The Annenberg Foundation

The Annenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Conshohocken, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $200,588,922 in grants. Total assets: $1,462,008,226. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01 01 47 — Grants Program
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Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01 01 47

Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01 01 47 is a private foundation based in Ligonier, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $112,236,615 in grants. Total assets: $2,601,768,833. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Hamilton Family Charitable Trust — Grants Program
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Hamilton Family Charitable Trust

Hamilton Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Wayne, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,955,497 in grants. Total assets: $204,494,162. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Cahouet Foundation — Grants Program
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Cahouet Foundation

Cahouet Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,695,000 in grants. Total assets: $35,840,053. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Dunlap Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Dunlap Family Foundation

Dunlap Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Canonsburg, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,702,000 in grants. Total assets: $143,010. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Chubb Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Chubb Charitable Foundation

Chubb Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $7,415,847 in grants. Total assets: $43,474,175. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Heinz Endowments
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Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Steinman Foundation — Grants Program
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The Steinman Foundation

The Steinman Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $8,162,879 in grants. Total assets: $85,184,847. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Hawthornden Foundation — Grants Program
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Hawthornden Foundation

Hawthornden Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,632,000 in grants. Total assets: $215,258,550. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
William Penn Foundation
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William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Theodore W And Betty J Eckels Foundation — Grants Program
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Theodore W And Betty J Eckels Foundation

Theodore W And Betty J Eckels Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $350,000 in grants. Total assets: $5,942,004. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
The Robert Mclean And Jenepher And Edward J Kelly Jr Foundation — Grants Program
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The Robert Mclean And Jenepher And Edward J Kelly Jr Foundation

The Robert Mclean And Jenepher And Edward J Kelly Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Holicong, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $200,500 in grants. Total assets: $15,275,217. Primary focus area: human services. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Longwood Gardens Inc — Grants Program
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Longwood Gardens Inc

Longwood Gardens Inc is a private foundation based in Kennett Sq, PA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $439,702 in grants. Total assets: $1,345,826,130. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Pennsylvania Grants

What types of grants are available in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Pennsylvania-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Pennsylvania to apply for state grants?

For most Pennsylvania state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Pennsylvania and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Pennsylvania state grant opportunities?

Pennsylvania state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Pennsylvania grants?

Pennsylvania state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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