Reducing Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia
The William Penn Foundation's Reducing Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia grant funds research-driven projects to prevent illegal dumping and promote cleaner, healthier neighborhoods.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: October 22, 2026: Proposal submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per project (up to 3 years); $3.5 million total available through this RFP
Summary: Funds projects that prevent illegal dumping in Philadelphia through education, enforcement, and community-driven solutions to improve neighborhoods and quality of life.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, or use a fiscal sponsor; projects must directly reduce illegal dumping in Philadelphia.
Description
This opportunity supports efforts to reduce illegal dumping in Philadelphia, aiming for a 50% citywide reduction in annual collections by 2035. The William Penn Foundation seeks proposals that address dumping prevention through education, enforcement, and solutions for legal waste disposal, with a focus on high-need areas such as public parks, vacant lots, and commercial corridors—particularly in historically disinvested communities. Projects can be neighborhood-based or citywide and are encouraged to incorporate partnerships, community engagement, and sustainable, long-term strategies.
