Circuit Trails
Supports community-driven projects that expand Greater Philadelphia’s Circuit Trails network through advocacy, outreach, and engagement to increase equitable trail access.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6 million available total; typical project duration up to 3 years; no minimum or maximum per project.
Summary: Supports community-driven projects that expand Greater Philadelphia’s multi-use Circuit Trails network, emphasizing health, connectivity, and equitable access.
Key Information: Trail planning, design, engineering, and construction are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Description
This opportunity from the William Penn Foundation aims to accelerate the expansion of the Circuit Trails, one of the nation’s largest regional trail networks, connecting over 850 miles of multi-use trails across urban, suburban, and rural communities in Greater Philadelphia by 2040. The grant supports projects that advance the objective of adding 75 miles to the Circuit Trails system by 2035, with a focus on community-driven strategies, equitable access, and measurable contributions to trail completion. Eligible projects may include advocacy, technical assistance, outreach, community engagement, communications, stewardship, and programming that directly support trail expansion. The initiative prioritizes proposals that benefit underserved communities and populations historically facing barriers to trail access.
