Empowering Community Grants

Empowering Community Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation (PPL Corporation). These grants are awarded to organizations that advance community vitality, expand access to opportunities, promote resilience and sustainability, and enhance education.

Community Grants - PPL Corporation housing stability, food security, energy assistance, arts & culture economic development, inclusive skill-building or entrepreneurship training, Resilience & Sustainability environmental stewardship, neighborhood revitalization, emergency preparedness, disaster relief STEM programs, literacy, career pathways, college readiness We accept grant applicants for up to $20,000 twice a year – in the spring and fall.

Eligible nonprofit organizations working in the focus areas described above can apply during the open application periods in the spring and fall. Only one grant will be awarded per organization annually. Learn more about our grant programs Click here to view our informational webinar video Applying for a grant?

Follow these steps: Determine eligiblity – review our list of eligiblity guidelines to determine if your organization qualifies. Review alignment areas – Understand how your grant proposal aligns with the PPL Foundation’s focus areas. Contact Us – Reach out to your local Foundation representative with information on your grant proposal and its focus area alignment.

Submit your application – After determining your eligibility with your area’s contact, use our electronic grant application to file your grant request. Review the complete FAQ for additional guidance. Grant Review – Once your grant is submitted, our team will review your application.

The review process may take up to three months or more for a decision to be made on your application. Learn more about Pennsylvania Grants Learn more about Rhode Island Grants