Community Impact Grant Programs
The Erie Community Foundation funds Erie County projects advancing health, education, economic growth, and community development through research-driven, impactful initiatives.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 1, 2026 | July 30, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | January 29, 2027 | February 26, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | March 26, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | July 30, 2026 | August 26, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | September 24, 2026 | October 30, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | April 17, 2027
Funding Amounts: Grants range from $2,500 to $250,000 depending on program; most common awards: Shaping Tomorrow ($50k–$250k), Helping Today (up to $50k), Acorn (up to $10k), LGBT Fund (~$10k), Sponsorships (up to $2,500).
Summary: Supports Erie County nonprofit initiatives in health, education, economic growth, community development, and regional vitality.
Key Information: Multiple grant programs with distinct deadlines and funding levels; most require 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship.
Description
The Erie Community Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Programs offer a suite of funding opportunities for nonprofits and community organizations working within Erie County, Pennsylvania. These programs are designed to address critical community-identified needs and further the Foundation’s vision for a united, vibrant, and thriving region. Funding is available for projects and initiatives that focus on health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality.
There are multiple grant streams under this umbrella, each tailored for specific types of organizations, project scopes, and community goals. These include Shaping Tomorrow Grants, Helping Today Grants, Acorn Grants, Urgent Grants, Hovis Grants, Sponsorships, the Erie Women’s Fund Grants, LGBT Fund Grants, and Emerging Erie Fund Grants.
