Transformational Grants
The Erie Community Foundation's Transformational Grants fund large, collaborative initiatives that use innovative, evidence-based approaches to create lasting, positive change in Erie County across key community impact areas.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline; by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: More than $250,000 per award; large-scale, multi-year funding for collaborative initiatives.
Summary: Supports collaborative programs that drive significant, positive, and lasting change in the Erie region by addressing community-identified needs.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; not an open call.
Description
Transformational Grants from the Erie Community Foundation are designed to support collaborative, high-impact programs or initiatives that create meaningful, positive change in the lives of people served in Erie County, Pennsylvania. These grants focus on large-scale projects that foster innovation, partnership, and systemic improvements across priority areas such as health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality. The goal is to fund efforts that drive significant and lasting shifts in the community, often requiring cross-sector collaboration and creative approaches to addressing local challenges.
