Transformational Grants
Supports large-scale, collaborative projects driving lasting improvements in health, education, economy, and community development in Erie County, PA.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (invitation-only, projected)
Funding Amounts: More than $250,000 per award; large-scale, multi-year funding for collaborative, high-impact projects.
Summary: Supports collaborative programs that create significant, lasting improvements addressing community-identified needs in Erie County, PA.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; eligibility limited to nonprofits or those with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Description
This opportunity provides substantial grant funding to support collaborative, transformational initiatives that address significant, community-identified needs within Erie County, Pennsylvania. The program is designed to foster deep, lasting improvements and aligns with the Erie Community Foundation's vision for a united, vibrant, and thriving region. Projects must be large-scale and demonstrate the potential for meaningful, systemic change in areas such as health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, or regional vitality.
