2024 Our
Grant Opportunities
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
Status: Closed
Open Date: February 1
Close Date: March 15
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.
Funding Area: Arts & Culture
Status: Closed
Open Date: June 4
Close Date: July 25
Giving Circle Grant
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.
Funding Area: All Funding Areas
Status: Closed
Open Date: July 9
Close Date: August 22
Field-of-Interest Grants
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.
Funding Area: All Funding Areas
Status: Closed
Open Date: August 6
Close Date: September 26
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.
Funding Area: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Capacity Building
Status: Closed
Open Date: August 13
Close Date: September 26
Centre PACT Grant
Centre PACT, Centre Foundation’s youth philanthropy council, funds projects and programs that will have a positive impact on Centre County youth.
Funding Area: Children & Youth, Education
Status: Closed
Open Date: December 3
Close Date: January 9
