Helping Today
The Helping Today grant funds Erie County nonprofits for projects that build capacity, support programming, and improve infrastructure to achieve measurable community impact within one year.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 30, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | January 29, 2027 | May 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; funds must be expended within 12 months.
Summary: Flexible quarterly grants supporting nonprofit capacity-building and key projects in Erie County to enhance organizational and community impact.
Key Information: Requires pre-application meeting; 501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsor and Erie County service required.
Description
The Helping Today grant program from the Erie Community Foundation is designed to strengthen nonprofits addressing critical issues in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This quarterly program offers flexible funding for a wide range of projects, including organizational capacity building, capital purchases, facility improvements, programming support, and advocacy. The grant aims to help organizations expand reach, improve systems, address infrastructure needs, and build long-term sustainability, with a focus on serving underserved or marginalized communities. Applicants must demonstrate measurable outcomes within 12 months and show how their work contributes to community impact in areas such as economic growth, education, health, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality.
