Transformational Grants
Erie Community Foundation’s Transformational Grants fund large, collaborative projects that create lasting change in health, education, economic growth, and community development within Erie County, PA.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, invitation-only)
Funding Amounts: More than $250,000 per grant; large-scale, collaborative initiatives
Summary: Supports collaborative, high-impact programs addressing community-identified needs in Erie County, PA.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; eligibility limited to nonprofits serving Erie County.
Description
Transformational Grants from the Erie Community Foundation are designed to support large-scale, collaborative initiatives that create significant, lasting change in Erie County, Pennsylvania. These grants focus on programs that address community-identified needs and align with the Foundation’s vision for a united, vibrant, and thriving region. Funding is aimed at projects that foster partnerships and drive improvements in areas such as health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality.
