Feet First Philly is partnering with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) to provide funding for grants to address the financial and technical barriers that organizations face when creating safe public space enhancements.
Donor Name: Feet First Philly
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/09/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 to $2000
Details:
The mini-grant program has a funding focus on supporting communities that historically have had less investment (or active disinvestment) in the built environment and city services. Feet First Philly seeks projects that improve walkability by making neighborhoods safer and easier to walk and roll in. The program has supported many different types of projects over the past few years, based on the belief that residents know their community best and are the best advocates to identify and carry out public space improvements.
Improving neighborhood and societal conditions are essential to improving health, including preventing chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Public space design can encourage physical activity and promote mental and social health, leading to better community health outcomes. Whether a new mural, a sidewalk in good repair, a local playground, or an outdoor plaza, the design of public space plays a significant role in supporting active living.
Funding Information
This program is partially funded by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and grants range from $500 to $2000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations, businesses, and individuals are welcome to apply.
- Location of the public space enhancement must be located on public property or be open for the public to use. Enhancements cannot be used for financial gain by charging for use or demanding a purchase.
- Proposals that include public space permits are required to hold insurance as stated by the City of Philadelphia. (Grant funds may be used to pay for additional insurance needed.)2000.
Application Criteria
- Located, led, and serve
- Priority will be given to projects or organizations located in, led by, and serving historically underserved communities, including but not limited to immigrant populations, low income communities, communities of color, and people with disabilities. If your proposal demonstrates that the project has all three then it will receive the maximum points.
- Public Benefit
- Projects should be centered around a public benefit, and have the potential for a long term positive impact (including by acting as a pilot, demonstration, or proof of concept, but with some potential for long term implementation).
- Community Engagement
- Project should have meaningful community involvement, collaboration, or ownership. Applications should demonstrate community engagement and support in the proposal from residents, businesses, and organizations.
- Accessibility
- The location must be accessible to a wide range of users. The project should be structured to serve the widest possible range of users, and show steps to maximize accessibility.
- Feasibility
- Projects must be feasible. For example, projects must be able to be completed in the grant period, within the proposed budgets, have required permits or know how to get them, and have site control.
- Safety
- Proposals should include safety components for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. Examples of safety projects include, but are not limited to mural crosswalks, lighting improvements, sidewalk repair, clean ups, bike racks and planters that prevent illegal parking, or projects that help to address public safety by improving the built environment.
For more information, visit Feet First Philly.
