This opportunity's timeline has shifted, with the next full application deadline now anticipated for March 2027 and public presentations moving to summer 2027. When preparing your submission, you will need to follow newly detailed word count requirements for your biography, community connection, and impact statements. Additionally, expect slightly fewer awards this cycle, as the funder now projects 8–15 microgrants.
Funder: The Philadelphia Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Microgrants of $2,500–$8,000; typically 8–15 awards per cycle
Summary: Supports artists in Philadelphia’s Kensington area to create and present work for the city’s 250th anniversary, fostering community collaboration.
Key Information: Applicants must live or work in specific Kensington zip codes; awards are unrestricted but require public presentation in summer 2027.