August’s grant opportunities highlight programs that strengthen Pennsylvania communities through historic preservation, nonprofit safety, affordable housing development, workforce advancement, and local revitalization. Review the opportunities below to identify programs that align with your mission and upcoming initiatives.

PA Historical & Museum Commission: Cultural & Historic Support Grant 

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Cultural and Historical Support Grants program provides general operating support funding to eligible Pennsylvania museums and official county historical societies. The goal of this program is to strengthen Pennsylvania’s museums and allow applicants to determine how to use funds for operating expenses.

More Information: Cultural & Historical Support Grant

Application Deadline: August 21, 2026 

PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant 

Nonprofit organizations are eligible for funds to be used for security enhancements designed to protect the safety and security of the users of a facility located in the Commonwealth.

More Information: Non-Profit Security Grant Fund

Application Deadline: September 10, 2026

PA DCED: HOME Investment Partnerships Program

The Pennsylvania HOME Program is a federally funded program that provides municipalities with grant and loan assistance to expand and preserve the supply of decent and affordable housing for low- and very low-income Pennsylvanians. HOME funds can be used in a variety of ways to address critical housing needs in the Commonwealth, including market-oriented approaches that offer opportunities such as homeownership or rental activities to revitalize communities with new investment.

More Information: HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

PA Department of Labor & Industry: Apprenticeships on the Move: Advancing Pennsylvania’s Workforce

This grant opportunity will support the development of new or expansion of existing Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship programs that strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce and advance the Commonwealth’s economic development priorities. The purpose of Apprenticeships on the Move is to expand access to quality apprenticeship opportunities, strengthen talent pipelines, and support innovative workforce development strategies that respond to employer demand and create pathways to careers with opportunities for long-term growth.

More Information: Apprenticeships on the Move

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

PennDOT Career & Technical Education (CTE) Grant Program

PennDOT has $12 million available for this competitive grant program to incentivize educational institutions to develop or expand technical training relevant to the heavy/highway construction industry.

More Information: PennDOT CTE Program

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

The Pittsburgh Foundation: The McKeesport Community Fund

The McKeesport Community Fund supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in or primarily serving McKeesport. Funding is available for programs focused on education and job training, youth, anti-violence efforts, housing and blight removal, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and economic development, substance use treatment, healthcare, and other community support services.

More Information: McKeesport Community Fund

Application Deadline: September 26, 2026

C & G Strategies can assist in creating funding strategies to move you towards your goals.

Contact Kim Hileman today to get started on a funding strategy that will set you up for success. Email her at kim@cgstrategiespa.com.

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