Grants to Help Connect Deeply with Philanthropy and Community Needs in Pennsylvania (USA)
GrantID: 291
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
This grant opportunity is designed to engage and empower emerging leaders to connect more deeply with philanthropy and local community needs. The program supports a class of participants who learn about giving, understand how to assess community challenges, and then collectively determine a funding priority. At the end of the program cycle, one nonprofit is awarded the grant.
One grant in the most recent cycle is $5,000. The selected nonprofit must propose a project that aligns with a then‑declared priority (for example, health and human services or food security). The grant does not cover the entire cost of a project — applicants must show additional funding sources or a diversified budget.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) status) that deliver programs in their communities. Individuals, private foundations, or for‑profit entities are not eligible. The proposed project must be forward‑looking (not retrospective), and proposals for advertising, capital campaigns, or lobbying are excluded.
Each grant year, they may request interviews or site visits before awarding the grant. The review criteria emphasize mission alignment, clarity of project design, defined measurable outcomes, budget transparency, and inclusion of diverse participants.
The application timeline typically opens in early May, with materials due by early July. Award notifications follow in the fall, and the funded project must operate within the defined grant year (January to December).
The overarching goal of the program is to cultivate a new generation of community‑minded leaders, deepen understanding of local needs, and channel resources to nonprofits doing direct, meaningful work.
Eligible applicants in Pennsylvania with a demonstrated commitment to Housing are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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