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    Reduce Sewage Overflows

    Supports projects in Greater Philadelphia to reduce untreated sewage overflows and improve water quality, health, and safety, with a focus on underserved communities and measurable, innovative solutions.

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    Funder: William Penn Foundation

    Due Dates: Rolling (Open Application)

    Funding Amounts: Recent awards: $5.2M across 8 grants (2024–2026); award size and duration vary, typically project-based.

    Summary: Supports initiatives to reduce untreated sewage overflows in Greater Philadelphia, improving water quality, health, and safety in underserved communities.

    Key Information: Funding is focused on Philadelphia and surrounding region; proposals outside of RFPs must address urgent, time-sensitive opportunities.


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    This opportunity supports efforts to reduce the annual volume of untreated sewage overflows in the Greater Philadelphia region by addressing outdated infrastructure and reducing stormwater and raw sewage contamination of local waterways. The grant prioritizes projects that improve quality of life, enhance public health and safety, and reduce environmental burdens—especially in communities historically impacted by economic and environmental challenges. The foundation seeks innovative, community-driven approaches that achieve measurable reductions in sewage overflows, with progress tracked using publicly reported data.


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