Empowering communities

Through our Empowering Communities Grant program, the PPL Foundation strives to invest in education, strengthen neighborhoods and advance opportunities for all

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Partnering for impact

The PPL Foundation is committed to helping communities thrive. Through our grant programs, we support nonprofits that spark curiosity in students, open doors to career opportunities, strengthen neighborhoods and protect natural resources for generations to come. Together, we can create lasting change and build vibrant communities across our service areas.

100+

nonprofit organizations

100+

communities supported

$1.5M

in grants awarded annually

“We want to see the communities where we live and work remain vibrant, healthy and strong. The PPL Foundation allows us to give back to the community in ways that improve the lives and well-being of residents.”

Lissette Santana | President, PPL Foundation

Empowering Community Grants

Grants of $2,500 to $20,000 will be awarded to organizations that advance community vitality, expand access to opportunities, promote resilience and sustainability and enhance education.

Grant applications will be accepted twice a year – in the spring and fall. Organizations may apply at a time which best suits their funding needs and fiscal calendars. Only one grant will be awarded per organization annually.

Grants Timeline

Grant Cycle

SPRING

FALL

Applications Open

February 1 – March 15

August 1- September 15

Review Period

April – May

October – November

Grants Awarded

June

December

EITC Grants

In addition to PPL Foundation funded grants, PPL Electric Utilities invests in programs that improve and enhance educational opportunities for students through Pennsylvania’s Education Improvement Tax Credit grant program. PPL Electric Utilities provides support to eligible Education Improvement Organizations and Pre-K Scholarship Organizations. We do not participate in the Scholarship category of this program. Please note, however, that our participation in this program is dependent on state approval.

2025 PPL Electric Utilities EITC Report

Timeline

June 1 – July 15 – Grant applications accepted online 

August – Applications reviewed and approved 

Fall – Winners notified and grants dispersed, pending state approval  

Contact Us

Questions about grants or partnerships?
Email: community@pplweb.com

Grants Information Booklet

Click here to download

Frequently asked questions

Any nonprofit organization (501c3) working to improve the community through initiatives focused on:

  • Community Vitality
  • Access to Opportunities
  • Resilience & Sustainability
  • Sustainable communities

Municipalities, churches, schools and chambers of commerce are not eligible. Applicants should be located in a region served by PPL Electric Utilities.

Grant requests from organizations located outside the PPL Electric Utilities region may be considered, but the organization should prove that its activities benefit the PPL Electric Utilities region in addition to other areas outside the PPL Electric Utilities region may be considered, but the organization should prove that its activities benefit the PPL Electric Utilities region in addition to other areas.

PPL is committed to building healthy communities through financial support to nonprofits working in the areas of education and development of sustainable communities. Grant funding can be used for day-to-day program management not for operational expenses.  

Our objective is to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve, with a particular focus on the 29 Pennsylvania counties served by PPL Electric Utilities. We serve the following regions in PA:

  • Berks
  • Bucks
  • Carbon
  • Chester
  • Clinton
  • Columbia
  • Cumberland
  • Dauphin
  • Juniata
  • Lackawanna
  • Lancaster
  • Lebanon
  • Lehigh
  • Luzerne
  • Lycoming
  • Monroe
  • Montgomery
  • Montour
  • Northampton
  • Northumberland
  • Perry
  • Pike
  • Schuylkill
  • Snyder
  • Susquehanna
  • Union
  • Wayne
  • Wyoming
  • York

An organization is only eligible to receive one grant per calendar year.

PPL will not be the sole contributor to capital campaign requests.

No multi year commitments will be made.

Requests from political, labor, religious groups, individuals or small groups of individuals, will not be considered.

Requests for scholarship funding will not be considered. Please see our scholarship page.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

  • All recipients of grants, sponsorship dollars and in-kind support from any of PPL’s giving programs must not discriminate in their hiring practices or delivery of services on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, pregnancy, genetic information, or service in the uniformed services. Specific exclusions necessary to the essential operation of a program(s) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

The PPL Foundation contributes millions annually to organizations in four focus areas:

  • Community Vitality
  • Access to Opportunities
  • Resilience & Sustainability
  • Education

All applications will be reviewed by regional committees of local PPL employees and the officers and board of the PPL Foundation.

All applications will undergo the same review process, with a focus on whether projects:

  • Align with the PPL Foundation’s core mission and focus areas of community vitality; access to opportunities; resilience &sustainability; and education.
  • Address an urgent need in the community.
  • Target underserved populations.
  • Fill a unique niche or complement other ongoing efforts in the community.

The regional committees are made up of employees who live and work in the communities they serve to ensure local consideration of each grant application.

The PPL Foundation awards $1.5 million annually through grants.

PPL Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization. Funded solely by PPL Corporation, the foundation was formed to support community initiatives in the areas served by PPL Corporation’s utilities.

Access the portal to apply.

When a grant cycle is open, the application for that grant will be available in the portal.

First-time users in our application portal will need to complete a profile and create a password.

Click Start a New Grant Application to begin. You will need to provide the following:

  • Contact info
  • Organizational profile
  • A summary of your request
  • Uploads of any relevant documents (Ex: annual budget, program budget, annual reports, brochures, etc.)

Yes. You can save a draft. You can also print a copy of the application if needed.

You will be able to review your application before submitting. Once submitted, applications are no longer open for editing. If you run into technical issues, contact our technical support by clicking on the Need Support? Link at the bottom of each page.

Please see the grant timelines on this page for more information. Grant applicants will receive written notification of the grant award decision. Applicants will be able to view the status of their requests in the Foundation’s online portal.