The William Penn Foundation is seeking application for its Increasing Voter Participation Grant Program.
Donor Name: William Penn Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
WPF seeks to support nonpartisan efforts that will increase the number of eligible Philadelphians who vote, increase voting in Pennsylvania’s communities of color, or both. The most competitive proposals will focus on people who are regularly underrepresented in the electorate, including groups defined by race, age, income, educational attainment, disability status, geography, or other factors that have been shown to predict lower rates of voter participation.
Organizations that propose projects in partnership with other applicants will be considered on their individual merits. However, the Foundation recognizes that making significant progress on the objective is difficult and encourages organizations to include partnerships that leverage complementary strengths, resources, and expertise to reach proposed goals.
Funding Information
The maximum amount an organization may request is $500,000 for 24 months. However, grant requests under $350,000 over 24 months will be most competitive.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)3 public charities or operate under a public charity fiduciary. Public charities include community-based organizations, schools and educational institutions, and other types of public-serving groups. Government entities are also eligible to apply.
Review Criteria
- Alignment with Objective
- Inclusive Approach
- Organizational Capacity
- Collaboration and Partnerships
For more information, visit WPF.
