Arts and Culture Programming
Supports innovative arts and culture projects in Greater Philadelphia that foster community connection and address inequities in access to creative experiences.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Open Application)
Funding Amounts: Typical award not specified; Foundation will not fund more than 25% of an organization's annual operating costs for more than three years in any five-year period.
Summary: Supports high-quality arts and culture projects in Greater Philadelphia that foster community connection and address inequities in access to creative experiences.
Key Information: Funding is limited to Philadelphia and surrounding counties; 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship required.
Description
This opportunity supports intentionally designed arts and culture experiences in Greater Philadelphia, prioritizing projects that engage specific communities and address historic inequities in access to the arts. The William Penn Foundation seeks innovative proposals that foster connections, reinforce cultural identities, and improve community livability through performances, exhibitions, hands-on art, and other creative activities. Both organizations and communities are encouraged to submit their best ideas for advancing these objectives.
