PA Heart & Soul Grant

The PA Heart & Soul Grant is a unique initiative aimed at empowering Pennsylvania communities with fewer than 30,000 residents. Through a comprehensive four-phase process—Imagine, Connect, Plan, and Act—residents engage in storytelling to shape action plans that reflect their town's identity. Selected towns can receive up to $50,000 over 2-3 years, along with expert coaching and training worth over $50,000 annually, fostering sustainable community development.

Note: Application Deadline: Rolling. Applicants notified of decisions approximately 6 weeks after receipt of application.
Description
PA Heart & Soul is a unique, resident-led planning initiative that helps Pennsylvania towns under 30,000 residents discover what they value most and turn those insights into lasting action. In partnership with Community Heart & Soul, PA Humanities brings this nationally recognized, humanities-based model to communities across the state. Selected towns join the PA Heart & Soul network and receive up to $50,000 over 2–3 years, plus expert coaching and training valued at more than $50,000 annually. Through a four-phase process—Imagine, Connect, Plan, and Act—residents gather stories, histories, and traditions to create meaningful action plans that reflect their town’s identity.