The Philadelphia Foundation is now accepting applications for its Forfeiture Fund, which supports trauma healing initiatives specifically for youth under 18 years old.
Donor Name: Philadelphia Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Philadelphia County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/20/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The majority of funds should be committed to organizations focused on engaging at-risk youth and young adults, including programs aimed at preventing violence or addiction, programs assisting with recovery and rehabilitation from addiction, and/or programs focused on reintegration and finding gainful employment after imprisonment.
Funding Information
Grants will range from $10,000 to $50,000, with an average grant size of $25,000.
Uses of Funds
Organizations may use funds to support anti-crime/anti-drug/anti-violence initiatives consistent with guidance from the Office of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania and the United States Department of Justice. A non-exhaustive list of permissible uses based on these sources will be provided to grantee organizations.
Criteria
Criteria informing grant selection include:
- Programs that work explicitly to: 1) engage individuals who experience and/or are at increased risk of violence and 2) build skills and protective factors to counter violence and address the goals for that grant cycle in a holistic way
- Services focus on populations and areas of Philadelphia that face multiple risk factors, including but not limited to: North Central (e.g. Nicetown/Tioga), Eastern North (e.g. Fairhill), Kensington and River Wards (e.g Frankford), Southwest and West Philadelphia
- Priority given to grassroots organizations with annual operating budgets under $1 million. Experience managing past grant funds and supporting fiscal documentation are key factors as well.
- Track record of delivering related programming and strong partnerships to reach individuals most at risk and connect participants to holistic supports.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c)3 nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization operating in Philadelphia that offers services in line with grant focus for the grant cycle
- Track record of delivering programming that helps Philadelphians escape poverty and avoid crime and drug addiction, so that they may live productive, successful, and fulfilling lives
- Strong partnerships to reach individuals most at risk and to connect participants to holistic supports.
For more information, visit Philadelphia Foundation.
