The William Penn Foundation (WPF) seeks to support efforts that expand the effectiveness of high-quality workforce training by reducing the barriers to accessing and completing workforce programs, transitioning to employment, and successfully completing the first year of employment.
Donor Name: William Penn Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/01/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Through this funding opportunity, WPF seeks to support initiatives and programs that will result in career entry and advancement for populations facing significant barriers (e.g., school-age young people, aged 16-24 who are not in school and not working; returning citizens or individuals with justice system involvement; and immigrants) to achieving economic mobility for themselves and their families. It is important to note that this funding opportunity is not intended to support the creation of new workforce training programs, but rather to provide the additional resources needed to address persistent barriers to securing and retaining employment. Competitive proposals will be able to quantify the projected increase in the number of individuals facing high barriers that will complete training, transition to, and retain employment resulting from WPF’s investment.
Funding Information
WPF has $5 million available to advance this objective
Grant Period
2 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.
For more information, visit WPF.
