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Shaping Tomorrow Grants

Erie Community Foundation

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OpenLast verified: 2026-10-28

About This Grant

The Shaping Tomorrow Program is strategically focused to support nonprofits in Erie County

Amount: $50,000 - $250,000

Eligibility: Nonprofits in Erie County; projects that foster inclusive, equitable, and collective impact approaches. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status may use a fiscal sponsor.

Grant Summary

Shaping Tomorrow Grants is a Erie Community Foundation grant providing $50K to $250K for nonprofit. Applications are due 2027-01-29 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Eligibility

  • Nonprofits in Erie County; projects that foster inclusive, equitable, and collective impact approaches. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status may use a fiscal sponsor.
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How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K–$250K

Deadline

2027-01-29

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Shaping Tomorrow Grants from Erie Community Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Erie Community Foundation before the deadline.
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Shaping Tomorrow Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Shaping Tomorrow Grants?

Shaping Tomorrow Grants is offered by Erie Community Foundation. The listing names these applicant types: nonprofit. It is available in PA. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.

How much funding does the Shaping Tomorrow Grants provide?

Shaping Tomorrow Grants provides between $50K and $250K per award from Erie Community Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Shaping Tomorrow Grants deadline?

Applications for Shaping Tomorrow Grants are due 2027-01-29 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Erie Community Foundation, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Shaping Tomorrow Grants?

To apply for Shaping Tomorrow Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Erie Community Foundation.

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