Funds Philadelphia nonprofits for summer camps and athletic programs that prevent crime and drug use among youth through community-based, evidence-driven interventions.
Funder: The Philadelphia Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 per project; typically for one-year programs.
Summary: Supports Philadelphia nonprofits running anti-crime summer camps, cycling, swimming, and athletic programs through community-focused funding.
Key Information: Capped at 100 applications; priority for grassroots groups with budgets under $950,000.
This opportunity provides funding to Philadelphia-based nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups delivering anti-crime, anti-drug, and anti-violence programming, particularly through summer camps, cycling, swimming, or athletic initiatives. The fund prioritizes grassroots organizations with annual operating budgets at or below $950,000 and aims to support programs that help Philadelphians—especially youth—escape poverty and avoid crime and drug addiction. The funding is intended to help organizations deliver impactful community-based interventions in accordance with guidance from the Office of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Department of Justice.