Grants for Nonprofits

Grants for Nonprofits is sponsored by Centre Foundation. Each year, Centre Foundation distributes over $250,000 through competitive grant cycles to benefit nonprofit organizations throughout their community.

For Nonprofits | Centre Foundation Competitive grant opportunities support a wide array of interest areas and are supported by donor-led granting programs like Centre Gives and Giving Circle, as well as grants through field-of-interest funds and more. Ready to apply for a grant? Learn more about our various opportunities below.

Centre Gives Participation Application Centre Gives is Centre Foundation’s annual 36-hour online giving event, designed to encourage community giving and to support the great work of local nonprofits.

Funding Area: All Funding Areas Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant The Creative Sector Flex Fund supports arts organizations and arts programs in Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon County that have average annual revenues between $10,000 – $200,000.

On behalf of Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, please see the following update regarding changes to the availability of the Creative Sector Flex Fund in this region, which includes Centre, Clearfield, Clinton and Huntingdon Counties. Funding Area: Arts & Culture Centre Foundation’s Giving Circle supports dynamic community projects and programs in Centre County.

The group meets at an annual reception to vote on which of three finalist organizations will receive a $10,000+ grant. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations looking to fund dynamic projects in Centre County are encouraged. Funding Area: All Funding Areas Close Date: August 20, 2026 Centre Foundation’s Field-of-Interest funds each support a particular cause, population, or geographic area.

Focus areas include health, social services, education, arts & culture, animal welfare, and more. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and units of local government that serve Centre County and select surrounding counties are encouraged to apply.

Funding Area: All Funding Areas Open Date: August 4, 2026 Close Date: September 24, 2026 Equitable & Inclusive Communities Grant The Equitable & Inclusive Communities Fund supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts in Centre County, as well as the advancement of equity-centered leadership & capacity building for local organizations.

501(c)(3) charitable organizations and units of local government that serve Centre County and select surrounding counties are encouraged to apply. Funding Area: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Capacity Building Open Date: September 29, 2026 Close Date: November 12, 2026 Centre PACT, Centre Foundation’s youth philanthropy council, funds projects and programs that will have a positive impact on Centre County youth.

501(c)(3) charitable organizations that serve youth (Pre-K–12) in Centre County are encouraged to apply. Funding Area: Children & Youth, Education Open Date: November 24, 2026 Close Date: January 7, 2027