Funding Amount

$500 – $3,000 (avg $1,400)

Deadline

January 7, 2027

101 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
January 7, 2027
Tracked since
September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofits
  • Schools
  • An IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, school, or government entity

Geography

  • Pennsylvania
  • In Centre County, PA addressing Basic Needs Access, Education Access, Health
  • In Centre County that comply with Centre Foundation's nondiscrimination poli

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Centre PACT (youth philanthropy) grants fund programs/projects in Centre County, PA addressing Basic Needs Access, Education Access, Health & Wellness, and the Environment. Ongoing or new programs, projects, and capacity-building efforts are eligible. Award amounts typically range $500–$3,000; the average award is $1,400.

How to Apply

Applicants must be an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, school, or government entity; funding must support programs/projects in Centre County that comply with Centre Foundation's nondiscrimination policy. Applications open November 24, 2026 and close January 7, 2027.

What Centre Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
173
Total given
$5.13M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,059–$576K
  • 97% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, where this grant's project is located.
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 97%, New York 1%, Maryland <1%. Top recipient cities: State College, PA; Bellefonte, PA; Boalsburg, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Penn State University- Outside Scholarships · University Park, PA

    Scholarships

    $139K

  • South Hills School of Business and Technology · State College, PA

    Scholarships

    $60K

  • Shippensburg University Foundation · Shippensburg, PA

    Scholarships

    $40K

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology · Williamsport, PA

    Scholarships

    $31K

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania · Indiana, PA

    Scholarships

    $30K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Environment
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Capacity building

Project Locations

  • PA

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