Reducing Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia
The William Penn Foundation’s Reducing Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia grant funds research-based, community-driven projects to cut illegal dumping citywide and improve public spaces.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: October 22, 2026: Proposal deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per project (maximum 3 years); $3.5 million available total for this RFP.
Summary: Supports innovative projects to prevent and reduce illegal dumping in Philadelphia through education, enforcement, and community-driven solutions.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)3 nonprofits, fiscal sponsors, or government entities; projects must focus on Philadelphia.
Description
The William Penn Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that address the persistent issue of illegal dumping in Philadelphia. The initiative aims to fund efforts that prevent illegal dumping through education, enforcement, and providing solutions for legal waste disposal. The program places particular emphasis on community-led approaches and partnerships, focusing on neighborhoods most impacted by repeated dumping—such as parks, vacant lots, and commercial corridors, especially in historically disinvested communities. The overarching objective is to reduce annual illegal dumping collections citywide by 50% by 2035, thereby improving public spaces and neighborhood quality of life.
