Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $1.5 million; typical award: up to $250,000 for 15–18 months; no minimum or maximum, but requests over $250,000 are less competitive.
Summary: Supports projects that make Philadelphia's city government more responsive, accountable, and transparent by fostering collaboration and empowering residents to advocate for their communities.
Key Information: At least one-third of funding is reserved for organizations with budgets under $1M/year and/or those led by individuals from historically excluded groups.