Investment in Parks
Supports projects that increase funding, advocacy, and maintenance for Philadelphia’s parks to improve park quality and ParkScore® through research-driven strategies.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Open applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Recent grants range from ~$50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars; 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 efforts to increase funding, maintenance, and advocacy for the improvement of Philadelphia’s parks.
Key Information: Projects must directly benefit Philadelphia parks; funding is limited to 25% of organizational operating costs.
Description
The William Penn Foundation’s initiative supports projects and organizations working to increase public and private investment in the maintenance and improvement of Philadelphia’s park system. The program aims to boost per capita park spending in Philadelphia, enhance park quality, and build a lasting network of advocates. Eligible projects may include increasing funding for park maintenance, operations, advocacy, and volunteer engagement, with an overarching goal of raising the city’s ParkScore® as measured by the Trust for Public Land.
