Preserving Urban Gardens and Farms in Philadelphia
The Preserving Urban Gardens and Farms in Philadelphia grant from the William Penn Foundation funds efforts to permanently protect active urban gardens and farms from development and legal threats.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: October 22, 2026: Proposals due
Funding Amounts: Track 1: up to $500,000 (most competitive under $300,000); Track 2: up to $2,000,000; total pool: $3,000,000; project period: up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports projects to permanently protect existing, active urban gardens and farms in Philadelphia from development and legal threats.
Key Information: Applicants must focus on existing, active gardens/farms in Philadelphia and be a 501(c)3, government entity, or use a fiscal sponsor.
Description
This grant opportunity from the William Penn Foundation aims to increase the proportion of Philadelphia’s urban garden parcels that are permanently protected from development or legal threats. Through its Environment and Public Space program, the Foundation seeks to support community efforts that secure land tenure, provide legal and organizational support, and address systemic barriers to the preservation of urban gardens and farms. The initiative is a response to community-identified priorities and focuses especially on neighborhoods facing poverty, disinvestment, and high development pressure. Funding is available for both direct site acquisition and broader efforts that ensure the long-term resilience and health of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods through urban agriculture.
