The Philadelphia Foundation is accepting applications for its Direct Service/General Operating Grants.
Donor Name: Philadelphia Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Bucks County (PA), Chester County (PA), Delaware County (PA), Montgomery County (PA), and Philadelphia County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/11/2023
Size of the Grant: $15,000 and $30,000
Details:
Direct Service Grants are unrestricted funds available on a competitive basis for high performing nonprofits serving high-poverty populations in Greater Philadelphia.
General operating grants are unrestricted and may be used for all mission-related activities, including administrative expenses and contributions to capital campaigns.
Successful applicants demonstrate non-profit best practices and are working to operationalize equity at all levels (Board, Operations, and Service Delivery). Applicant uses trauma informed, strength and racial equity-based policies and practices in program development and delivery. Applicant demonstrates results-oriented programming including a track record of successes and proven outcomes for low-income communities. Board and leadership demographics should reflect the communities being served.
Funding Information
Grant amounts range between $15,000 and $30,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Greater Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in PA).
- If fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3 nonprofit, applicant must have an advisory Board separate from its fiscal sponsors Board.
- At least 70% of those served by the organization reside in Greater Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in PA) AND can be categorized as low-income.
- Must employ at least one full time equivalent staff person.
- The Philadelphia Foundation does not use discretionary dollars to support organizations where there are familial relationships across the board and staff.
- Organizations cannot have a deficit greater than 10% of its operating budget in the past year. (PF screens for deficits using the change in unrestricted income and expense on an organization’s statement of activities or income statement.)
For more information, visit Philadelphia Foundation.
