The William Penn Foundation’s Children and Families program provides fund to expand access to programs and resources that support the healthy development and academic success of young children, ages 0 to 8, in Philadelphia.
Donor Name: William Penn Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/25/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The Foundation seeks to support efforts that increase the number of individuals in Philadelphia who are able to access the public benefits and tax credits for which they are eligible. Funding will be limited to projects that will positively impact families with young children, ages 0-8, living in the City of Philadelphia.
Funding Information
- WPF has $3 million available
- The maximum amount of funding that organizations may request for direct expenses is $800,000.
Grant Period
Three years.
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.
- Proposed projects must occur in Philadelphia and serve families who are residents of Philadelphia.
- Existing grantees currently receiving funding to advance this objective cannot request additional funds for their current projects.
For more information, visit WPF.
