Helping Today Grants
Helping Today Grants support Erie County nonprofits with capacity building, capital purchases, facility improvements, and program enhancements to strengthen their response to community needs.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Application) | January 29, 2027 (Application) | May 1, 2027 (Application) | July 30, 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per grant
Summary: Helping Today Grants strengthen nonprofits addressing Erie County needs through capacity building, capital purchases, facility improvements, and program enhancements.
Key Information: Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and serve Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Description
Helping Today Grants, administered by the Erie Community Foundation, support nonprofits addressing key issues in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The program funds organizational capacity building, capital purchases, facility improvements, and programmatic enhancements. Its focus is strengthening organizations and improving the facilities, resources, and programs through which they respond to local needs.
The program is part of the Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Programs, which support projects and initiatives addressing community-identified needs and advancing its strategic goals. Funding generally falls within health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality. These priorities support the Foundation’s vision of a united, vibrant, and thriving region for all.
