Arts and Culture Capital Support
Arts and Culture Capital Support funds arts and culture organizations improving existing spaces across Greater Philadelphia so more people can enjoy safe, accessible, welcoming cultural experiences.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: October 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (proposals)
Funding Amounts: $6 million available; no request minimum or maximum; projects up to two years
Summary: Supports improvements to existing arts and culture spaces that expand safe, welcoming public access across Greater Philadelphia.
Key Information: Applicants must have received a William Penn Foundation grant since October 2016 and have no active Foundation capital grant.
Description
The William Penn Foundation’s Arts and Culture program funds capital improvements to existing spaces that are important to their artistic fields and communities. Its goal is to connect more people in Greater Philadelphia with high-quality arts and culture experiences in spaces that are safe, accessible, and welcoming to people of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Projects may use universal or human-centered design, improve safety or accessibility, expand public and community use, or preserve a space’s function. They may also include one-time major equipment purchases, such as technology for artistic production and presentation. The Foundation aims to support 125 capital projects by 2035.
