The William Penn Foundation provides grants to support efforts that will enable residents of Philadelphia and Camden to develop a shared vision for green space in their neighborhoods and produce implementable plans to realize that vision.
Donor Name: William Penn Foundation
State: Pennsylvania and New Jersey
City: Camden and Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Applicants may request support for all aspects of the planning process, which may include but are not limited to outreach and education, communications, research, partnership-building, technical assistance, and community and stakeholder engagement. Community engagement may include small, early action projects/activities that are explicitly intended to spur community buy-in and/or test ideas that would inform the plan.
As this objective supports community-driven planning, they recognize that neighborhoods may have different priorities for their green space and that there are many tactics or approaches that could be used to advance the objective stated. Improving and expanding green space should be the primary focus of plans funded through this RFP. They welcome proposals for planning processes that explore greening strategies that enhance the sustainability of improved spaces and/or drive positive economic outcomes for communities. All proposals that meet the criteria described below are encouraged.
Funding Information
WPF has $2 million available to advance this objective through this RFP. While there is no maximum grant request, requests under $300,000 will be most competitive.
Grant Period
Foundation is requesting proposals for one- to two-year projects.
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 the cities of Philadelphia or Camden.
For more information, visit WPF.
