Public Benefits
Supports research and projects connecting Philadelphia families with young children to public benefits and tax credits to reduce child poverty and improve child development.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $800,000 per project (over 3 years); $3 million total available for this cycle; indirect/overhead costs added per foundation formula.
Summary: Supports projects connecting Philadelphia families with young children to public benefits and tax credits to improve economic stability and child development.
Key Information: Funding is limited to projects serving Philadelphia families with children ages 0–8; only 501(c)(3)s, government entities, or those with a fiscal sponsor are eligible.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the William Penn Foundation under its Children and Families program, aims to connect 25,000 Philadelphia families with young children to public benefits and tax credits worth at least $75 million by 2035. The initiative addresses the city’s high child poverty rates and the significant amount of unclaimed federal and state benefits. Funding supports a range of efforts, including direct services to help families access benefits, policy work to improve system responsiveness, and projects that close critical information gaps about program availability and eligibility. The Foundation emphasizes inclusive, accessible programming and encourages partnerships that leverage community strengths.
