Education Grants in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

Project-based grants for arts programming, performances, exhibitions, and community engagement in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts provides grants to support arts and cultural programming, artist fellowships, arts education, and community-based arts projects across PA.

PPL Foundation

Supports education, workforce development, and community programs in PPL Electric Utilities and LG&E/KU service areas.

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ in Philadelphia, PA ($55M annually) funds nonprofits focused on education, financial stability, health. Typical awards range from $10,000 to $350,000.

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA ($20M annually) funds nonprofits focused on education, financial stability, health. Typical awards range from $5,000 to $150,000.

Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia

Supports Catholic schools, parishes, and social service agencies in the five-county Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Supports Jewish education, social services, and community development in the five-county Philadelphia region.

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Supports social services, education, community security, and Israel programming in the Pittsburgh area.

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Competitive grants for projects that address challenges faced by the museum and library fields and have the potential for broad impact.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants through a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs for marine research, education, and extension activities in coastal communities.

USDA — NIFA

Grants for education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs for beginning farmers and ranchers, with emphasis on limited-resource and socially disadvantaged populations.

AmeriCorps

Grants to organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions addressing community needs in education, health, environment, economic opportunity, and disaster services.

AmeriCorps

Grants for income-eligible adults aged 55+ to provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and emotional support to children and youth with exceptional needs.

National Endowment for the Arts

Project-based grants supporting public engagement with, and access to, the arts including visual arts, music, dance, theater, literature, design, and media arts.

National Endowment for the Humanities

Grants for humanities projects including digital humanities, preservation and access, public programs, education, research, and challenge grants for institutions.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Annual grants to public television and radio stations for operations, programming, and community engagement that address local needs.

United States Institute of Peace

Competitive grants for projects advancing peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and stabilization, including research, training, education, and dialogues.

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Ready to Learn Block Grants provide funding to school districts for high-quality early childhood and educational programs serving children from birth through grade 3, with priority for high-poverty districts.

Pittsburgh Foundation

The Pittsburgh Foundation provides community grants to nonprofits in Allegheny County working in areas including human services, education, arts and culture, environment, and economic development.

Lancaster Education Foundation

Lancaster Education Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Lancaster, PA. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

Universal Education Foundation

Universal Education Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

Methacton Education Foundation

Methacton Education Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Eagleville, PA. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

Geneva College Foundation

Geneva College Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Beaver Falls, PA. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

Girard College Foundation

Girard College Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Philadelphia, PA. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.