Climate Resilience Planning
The William Penn Foundation’s Climate Resilience Planning grant funds community-driven scientific planning to help Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester address climate risks and develop actionable resilience strategies.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: October 22, 2026: Proposals due
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per project for up to two years; $2 million total available in this cycle.
Summary: Supports community-driven climate resilience planning in Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester to help vulnerable communities prepare for climate change impacts.
Key Information: Project must result in a complete, implementable resilience plan by grant end; planning only, not implementation.
Description
The William Penn Foundation’s Climate Resilience Planning grant funds community-driven, place-based planning efforts to reduce climate vulnerability and enhance resilience in the cities of Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester. This initiative aims to support communities—especially those historically underserved or disinvested—in assessing climate risks, engaging residents, and developing actionable, implementable plans to adapt to climate change impacts such as heat, flooding, and sea level rise. The grant prioritizes authentic community engagement, collaboration, and transparency in the planning process, laying the groundwork for future resilience investments.
