Community Impact Grant Programs
Erie Community Foundation grants fund nonprofit-led projects advancing health, education, economic growth, and community development in Erie County, PA.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Shaping Tomorrow, Helping Today, Acorn Grants, Sponsorships, Emerging Erie Fund) | July 2026 (Shaping Tomorrow, Helping Today, Acorn Grants, Sponsorships) | October 2026 (Shaping Tomorrow, Helping Today, Acorn Grants, LGBT Fund, Sponsorships) | January 2027 (Shaping Tomorrow, Helping Today, Acorn Grants) | February 2027 (Hovis Grants, Sponsorships) | March 2027 (Sponsorships) | April 2027 (Sponsorships, Erie Women’s Fund: Major Grant) | August 2026 (Sponsorships, Erie Women’s Fund: Furchak Ferko Grant)
Funding Amounts: Shaping Tomorrow: $50,000–$250,000; Helping Today: up to $50,000; Acorn: up to $10,000; Hovis: up to $5,000; Sponsorships: up to $2,500; Erie Women’s Fund: up to $100,000; LGBT Fund: ~$10,000; Emerging Erie: up to $100,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofit-led projects advancing health, education, economic growth, neighborhood development, and regional vitality in Erie County, PA.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and may shift.
Description
The Erie Community Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Programs provide funding for nonprofit programs, projects, and initiatives that address needs identified by the Erie County community and align with the Foundation’s vision for a united, vibrant, and thriving region. Grants are available across several key areas: health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality. The Foundation offers several distinct grant programs, each with its own focus, eligibility, and funding range, to support a diverse array of local efforts that drive positive change and collective impact.
