The William Penn Foundation aims to support projects and programs that connect more Philadelphians to high-quality arts and culture experiences, reflect the cultural diversity of the region, and contribute to its vibrancy.
Donor Name: William Penn Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Bucks County (PA), Chester County (PA), Delaware County (PA), Montgomery County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/25/2024
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
William Penn Foundation is most interested in prioritizing performances, exhibitions, and other arts and culture projects in which participants see themselves and their communities and experience joy, affirmation, and a sense of belonging.
Foundation is requesting proposals for 1-3-year projects that will increase opportunities for people across the region to engage with a range of high-quality arts and culture experiences. This funding opportunity is for activities beginning in or after February 2025 and will focus on inclusive and equitable opportunities shaped by deep and enduring community relationships. Project teams will be deeply rooted in the community they seek to serve and have a history of inclusive and community-centered practices.
WPF has a total of $3 million available to advance this objective at this time. WPF values diverse approaches from various organizations and communities to address the objective. They aim to attract and fund a range of projects. There is no minimum or maximum amount of funding that projects may request but the most competitive proposals will likely be those with total grant requests under $600,000 (for 3 years). The grant amount requested should be proportionate with the scope of the project and the contribution that the project will make to the overall objective.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)3 public charities or operate under a public charity fiduciary. Applicants must adequately compensate artists/creators for their involvement. Eligible applicants include:
- Artist collectives: a group of artists who come together to collaborate, share resources, and work towards common creative and/or social goals.
- Arts and culture organizations: organizations with a mission that centers on the creation, performance, and/or presentation of artistic and cultural programs and experiences.
- Community-based organizations: local, nonprofit groups that work to improve conditions for and directly serve the needs of their communities.
- Public institutions: government entities and agencies.
- The majority of the funding will be awarded to projects in the City of Philadelphia. However, projects in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, and the City of Camden, NJ will also be considered.
- WPF funds the following disciplines: dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, media arts, museums, music, musical theater, opera, multidisciplinary arts, theater, and visual arts.
For more information, visit WPF.
