Transformational Grants
Erie Community Foundation's Transformational Grants fund large, collaborative initiatives to drive lasting, systemic improvements in health, education, and community development across the Erie region.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: More than $250,000 per grant; multi-year funding possible; supports large-scale collaborative initiatives.
Summary: Supports collaborative, high-impact programs that drive significant, lasting positive change in the Erie region.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; minimum request is $250,000; intended for transformative, partnership-driven projects.
Description
Transformational Grants offered by the Erie Community Foundation are designed to fund ambitious, collaborative programs that create substantial and lasting improvements in the Erie region. These grants target large-scale initiatives that address major community-identified needs across health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality. The program emphasizes partnerships among nonprofits and other stakeholders, aiming to deliver measurable, systemic change aligned with the Foundation’s vision for a united, vibrant, and thriving region.
