The William Penn Foundation seeks to support efforts that will increase investment in Philadelphia’s parks and recreation facilities.
Donor Name: William Penn Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/25/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Proposals can include efforts to increase investment from public or private sources, develop or strengthen innovative community initiatives, expand volunteer efforts, or other projects that are likely to yield increased sustainable investments in the parks and recreation sites. Funding can support system-wide applied research, capacity building, communications, advocacy, coalition building, and other appropriate activities. Projects can focus on individual sites or across the entire parks and recreation system.
Funding Information
WPF has $2.5 million available.
Grant Period
The 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 should have a strong likelihood of increasing investment in municipally owned parks, recreation centers, and playgrounds in the city of Philadelphia.
For more information, visit WPF.
