Community Foundation of Westmoreland County

Community Grants Community Grants support projects that respond to urgent needs and opportunities within communities experiencing high levels of poverty.

The ACHIEVA Preschool Readiness Program in Westmoreland County provides children and their parents space to gather for learning and socializing. They played games, ran an obstacle course, blew bubbles and snacked together. Mark Ngarava with his father, Anthony, are pictured. (Photo credit: Joshua Franzos.)
The ACHIEVA Preschool Readiness Program in Westmoreland County provides children and their parents space to gather for learning and socializing. They played games, ran an obstacle course, blew bubbles and snacked together. Mark Ngarava with his father, Anthony, are pictured. (Photo credit: Joshua Franzos.)

Community Grants

Community Grants support projects that respond to urgent needs and opportunities within communities experiencing high levels of poverty. These grants help nonprofits launch, expand, or strengthen initiatives that provide essential services and improve quality of life.

  • Total Funding Available: $125,000
  • Grant Size: Up to $15,000 in project funding
  • Frequency:  Every year

  • 2026 Timeline (dates subject to change)

    DateAction
    July 30, 2026RFP Released/Applications open.
    Aug. 4, 2026Virtual Information Session at 2 p.m. | Register Now.
    Aug. 21, 2026Application period closes at 11:59 p.m.
    Sept. 17, 2026Grantee notifications.