Feet First Philly is partnering again with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to provide funding for projects to create and improve public spaces, particularly in underserved communities.
Donor Name: Feet First Philly
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This 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.
Funding Information
Mini-Grants between $500 and $2,000 will be awarded to address the financial and technical barriers that organizations face when creating or improving public spaces.
Uses of funds
Funding can be used to support public space projects, including construction materials, educational materials, event costs, insurance, stipends, staff time, or other needs. Be creative and improve a public space that matters to your community.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations, businesses, and individuals are welcome to apply.
- The location of the public space enhancement must be 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.)
For more information, visit Feet First Philly.
