Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, but must be submitted at least two months prior to the event date.”

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Other requirements

  • Organizations that have programs benefiting the local community are eligible to apply.

Overview

PPL Foundation offers sponsorships to support community-benefiting events and programs. Applications are accepted year-round, but must be submitted at least two months prior to the event date. Organizations dedicated to enhancing local community well-being are encouraged to apply for funding through this program, which aims to make a positive impact in the community.

NOTE: Sponsorship applications may be submitted throughout the year, but should be submitted at least two months prior to the date of the event.
Through its sponsorship program, PPL supports many events and programs benefiting the local community.

Eligibility

Organizations that have programs benefiting the local community are eligible to apply.

What PPL Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
283
Total given
$6.46M
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$50–$3.11M
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 82%, Rhode Island 16%, Kentucky <1%. Top recipient cities: Allentown, PA; Providence, RI; Bethlehem, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley · Allentown, PA

    Program support

    $3.11M

  • United Way of Rhode Island · Providence, RI

    Program support

    $499K

  • Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Allentown, PA

    Program support

    $400K

  • Artsquest · Bethlehem, PA

    Program support

    $352K

  • Rhode Island Community Food Bank · Providence, RI

    Program support

    $89K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Community services
  • Nonprofits

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