Community Impact Grant Programs
The Erie Community Foundation offers grants to support research and projects advancing health, education, economic growth, and community development in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 17, 2026 (Sponsorships) | July 30, 2026 (Helping Today, Human Services Fund, Shaping Tomorrow, Sponsorships) | August 26, 2026 (Sponsorships) | September 24, 2026 (Sponsorships) | October 15, 2026 (Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow) | October 30, 2026 (LGBT Fund) | February 27, 2026 (Hovis Grants) | January 29, 2026 (Helping Today) | May 1, 2026 (Helping Today) | August 28, 2026 (Erie Women’s Fund: Furchak Ferko) | April 17, 2027 (Erie Women’s Fund: Major Grant) | May 29, 2027 (Emerging Erie Fund) | January 29, 2027 (Shaping Tomorrow) | May 1, 2027 (Shaping Tomorrow)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $2,500 (Sponsorships), up to $5,000 (Hovis), up to $10,000 (Acorn), up to $15,000 (Urgent), up to $50,000 (Helping Today), $50,000–$250,000 (Shaping Tomorrow), $40,000 (Human Services Fund), up to $100,000 (Erie Women’s Fund Major/Emerging Erie), $30,000 (Furchak Ferko), $10,000 (LGBT Fund), >$250,000 (Transformational, invitation only).
Summary: Grants support Erie County nonprofits addressing health, education, economic growth, community development, and regional vitality.
Description
The Erie Community Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Programs offer a suite of funding opportunities for nonprofits and community organizations serving Erie County, Pennsylvania. Grants are designed to address community-identified needs and align with the Foundation’s vision for a united, vibrant, and thriving region. Funding supports projects in health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality. The Foundation provides both competitive and invitation-only grant opportunities, ranging from small sponsorships to large-scale, collaborative initiatives.
