The Erie Community Foundation’s Helping Today grant program seeks to strengthen nonprofits that are addressing key issues in Erie County that align with the Foundation’s grantmaking priorities.
Donor Name: The Erie Community Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Erie County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Helping Today is designed to support a variety of project types and be flexible in the usage of grant funding. The Foundation has designated broad funding areas, including economic growth, education, health, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality.
Project Categories
- Capital Purchases
- Facilities Improvement
- Programming Support
- Community Awareness and Outreach
- Technology (requires 1:1 match)
- Vehicle Purchases (requires 1:1 match)
- Organizational Capacity Building (strategic planning; professional development)
- Advocacy/Public Policy.
Funding Information
Applicants can request up to $50,000 with grant monies spent within twelve (12) months of receiving the award.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501c3 tax-exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service
- Must be located or serve a sizable population in Erie County, PA
- Must NOT have received a Helping Today grant in the last twelve (12) months
- Must have completed reporting requirements of previous Helping Today grant.
For more information, visit The Erie Community Foundation.
