[The Philadelphia Foundation](https://www.philafound.org)

February 2027

Three unrestricted grants of at least $20,000 each for general operating support; typically awarded annually.

Supports Philadelphia nonprofits improving the lives of women and children, with a 2027 focus on food insecurity.

--- ## Description The Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia, administered by The Philadelphia Foundation, is a donor-advised fund dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations that enhance the lives of women and children in Philadelphia. Each year, the Giving Circle selects a focus area; for the anticipated 2027 cycle, the priority is addressing food insecurity among women and families. Grants are intended to provide unrestricted general operating support, enabling grantees to apply funds where they are most needed. The program emphasizes collective philanthropy, community engagement, and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Application Deadline (anticipated/projected):** February 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Three grants of at least $20,000 each are anticipated to be awarded. - Grants are unrestricted and may be used for general operating support. - Funding is typically awarded on an annual basis. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a nonprofit organization with a significant commitment to improving access to affordable, healthy food for women and their families in Philadelphia. - Must primarily serve women and families residing in Philadelphia. - Must have 501(c)(3) public charity exempt status from the IRS, or fiscal sponsorship confirmation for at least two years. - Organization’s operating budget must be $3 million or less (excluding in-kind donations) for the most recent fiscal year-end. - Organizations that have received a Giving Circle grant in the past three grant cycles are ineligible. - Organizations must not promote religious or political ideology. - All child abuse clearances (including PA Child Abuse History, criminal history, and FBI fingerprinting) must be up to date for program staff and volunteers working with children and youth. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Eligibility:** Confirm that your organization meets all criteria. 2. **Prepare Application:** Download the most recent application form from the [program page](https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/giving-circle-womens-connection-philadelphia/). 3. **Compile Required Documentation:** - Mission statement, IRS determination letter or fiscal sponsorship confirmation, key staff/board lists, recent strategic plan, financial statements, and program impact metrics. - Proposal narrative (up to 4 pages, single spaced) addressing organizational history, alignment with the focus area, program description, impact measurement, and recent successes/challenges. 4. **Submit Application:** Completed applications must be received by the anticipated deadline (February 2027). 5. **Selection Process:** Semi-finalists may be contacted for site visits and finalist presentations. Finalists are typically required to present to Giving Circle donors. 6. **Reporting:** Grantees must submit a report one year after receiving the award. --- ## Additional Information - The focus area for the 2027 cycle is food insecurity. - Grants are unrestricted and may be used for general operating support. - Finalists may be asked to present their work and attend celebratory events. - An information session is typically offered prior to the application deadline (watch the program page for updates). --- ## External Links - [Program Page – Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia](https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/giving-circle-womens-connection-philadelphia/) - [Download Most Recent Application (PDF)](https://www.philafound.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Application.pdf) - [The Philadelphia Foundation Homepage](https://www.philafound.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------| | Giving Circle Grants | [gc.grants.phl@womenconnecting.org](mailto:gc.grants.phl@womenconnecting.org) | | | | The Philadelphia Foundation | [info@philafound.org](mailto:info@philafound.org) | 215-563-6417 | [Contact Form](https://www.philafound.org/contact/) | ---

Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia

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