The William Penn Foundation seeks to support efforts that will increase confidence in the responsiveness and accountability of city government.
Donor Name: William Penn Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/29/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Foundation recognizes that there are many different tactics or approaches that could be used to advance the objective stated above. Some examples of proposals could include:
- Neighborhood civic groups sharing actionable information with neighbors.
- City government departments engaging with community to make government more responsive to resident needs.
- Collective advocacy for policy reforms.
Funding Information
WPF has $2.5 million available to advance this objective through this RFP. While there is no maximum allowable grant request amount, proposals below $350,000 will be most competitive
Project Period
Project budgets should cover up to 24 months of funding.
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. Voter registration activities are not eligible for funding through this RFP.
For more information, visit WPF.
