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.

  • Grant Size: Up to $15,000 in project funding
  • Frequency:  There will be two grant cycles in 2027, one in the spring and one in the fall.

2026 Community Grantees:
Christian Layman Corps
Fight the Blight
Heroes Never Alone
Laurel Highlands Workforce & Opportunity Center
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Westmoreland Bar Foundation
Westmoreland Children First
Westmoreland County Blind Association
Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority
Westmoreland Land Trust