Take note of the newly anticipated October 2026 application deadline, which replaces the previous September 2025 and rolling dates. You can now request up to three years of funding with no per-project maximum from a $5.5 million total pool. Before applying, verify your eligibility, as funding is now strictly limited to specific Philadelphia zip codes and requires your program to offer year-round, completely free out-of-school care.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5.5 million available; no minimum/maximum per project; up to 3 years of funding; typically not to exceed 25% of applicant’s annual budget.
Summary: Supports projects expanding access and improving quality of out-of-school time (OST) programs for children ages 3–8 in underserved Philadelphia communities.
Key Information: Funding is limited to programs serving specified Philadelphia zip codes, offering year-round, no-cost OST for ages 3–8.