Barra Foundation Support for Philadelphia Innovation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored projects in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can seek funding to test early-stage, innovative ideas in arts and culture, education, health, or human services. Focused on bold approaches for under-resourced communities, the Barra Foundation’s Catalyst Fund helps organizations explore, launch, or assess novel initiatives with potential for transformative community impact.
Barra Foundation
Connelly Foundation Support for Philadelphia Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations serving Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can seek funding for programs, general operations, direct services, and capital projects in areas like Catholic education, human services, arts and culture, and civic initiatives. Connelly Foundation provides support to established 501(c)(3)s with strong leadership, clear goals, and a track record of meeting community needs, preferring projects with diverse funding sources.
Connelly Foundation
BLBB Charitable Education Grants in Philadelphia
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Greater Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia County, can seek up to US $15,000 for operating, project, or capacity-building support in education and leadership. Focus areas include college access, K–12 enrichment, youth development, economic self-sufficiency, and local environmental education from BLBB Charitable.
The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable
Horner Foundation Support for Philadelphia STEM Programs
Nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania providing ongoing out-of-school time STEM programs for underserved youth ages 10–19 can receive up to US $37,000 in two-year project funding. Focused on STEM education and youth development, Horner Foundation invites established 501(c)(3)s with at least $150,000 in annual revenue and strong leadership capacity to apply by invitation.
Horner Foundation
Womens Way Grants for Philadelphia County Women
Nonprofit organizations or fiscally sponsored groups serving women and girls with urgent, unanticipated needs in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can apply for up to US $10,000 to address immediate challenges or opportunities. With a mission to advance women’s rights and wellbeing, Womens Way provides one-time, rapid-response funding focused on reproductive justice, safety, economic self-sufficiency, and leadership development.
Womens Way
Quest for the Best Grants for Philadelphia Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania seeking project-based support for community services, homelessness, hunger, clean water, conservation, or police and nurse training may be eligible for this funding. Quest for the Best® prioritizes locally focused Pennsylvania nonprofits with co-funding and sustainable, high-impact programs, projects, or equipment purchases.
Quest for the Best®
Advancement of Music Grants
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
The Presser Foundation, established in 1939, offers grants between $2,500 and $50,000 to support music organizations across diverse genres. Focused on fostering music education and philanthropy, the Foundation seeks to empower non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations within a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia. However, it does not fund theater or dance productions. Proposals are evaluated based on organizational accomplishments, community value, stability, and overall contributions to the music community.
Presser Foundation
Impact100 Philadelphia Grants for Philadelphia County Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can seek US $100,000 to strengthen core operations, infrastructure, staffing, or primary programs in arts and culture, education, environment, family services, or health and wellness. Impact100 Philadelphia prioritizes organizations with budgets between $300,000 and $3,000,000 serving underserved residents in the Philadelphia region.
Impact100 Philadelphia Inc
W. W. Smith Trust Basic Needs Grants
Applications due Dec 16, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania providing food, clothing, or shelter can apply for W. W. Smith Charitable Trust’s basic needs grants, with awards of More than US $5,000. Funding supports direct assistance and related facility improvements primarily benefiting low-income or disadvantaged children and older adults in the Greater Philadelphia region and Camden, NJ.
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Nelson Foundation Justice Grants in Philadelphia
Letter of inquiry due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving young people and families with racial and social justice programming in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can receive multi-year general operating support through this core grant program. With a mission to advance racial equity, Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation offers three-year grants totaling US $60,000 for organizations under $2.5 million in annual expenses in Greater Philadelphia.
Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation
Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund Grant
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
The Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund, supported by the People's Media Fund, empowers students in the Philadelphia area to create digital media projects. Focused on inclusivity, the fund awards grants to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young media makers aged 16-30, covering costs from pre-production to post-production. This initiative fosters creative expression while amplifying diverse voices and narratives, aiming to reshape the media landscape and enhance community storytelling.
People’s Media Fund
Philadelphia Foundation Grants for Philadelphia Youth Sports
Applications due Mar 27, 2027
Community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 to run summer camps, cycling, swimming, or athletic programs that reduce crime, drug use, and violence. Grants from The Philadelphia Foundation help grassroots groups with budgets under $950,000 expand proven programs helping residents escape poverty and avoid addiction.
The Philadelphia Foundation
William Penn Foundation Support for Philadelphia Arts
Applications due Apr 23, 2027
With a mission to expand equitable access to arts and culture, William Penn Foundation provides Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions with funding for inclusive arts and culture programming. Eligible small-budget organizations can propose up-to-two-year projects that engage diverse residents through high-quality, accessible artistic experiences across multiple disciplines.
William Penn Foundation
Fine Arts Funding from Philadelphia Foundation
Applications due May 7, 2027
Nonprofit museums and arts organizations supporting visual fine artists from Greater Philadelphia, including Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, can apply for $5,000 - $25,000 to purchase or commission artworks, fund solo exhibitions, or support artist-led projects. With a mission to honor Edna Andrade’s legacy, The Philadelphia Foundation provides 501(c)(3) groups with grants for professional public exhibits and related cultural initiatives.
The Philadelphia Foundation
Workforce Development Funding for Nonprofits from Philadelphia Foundation
Pre proposal due Jun 6, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups serving low-income young adults in Greater Philadelphia can apply for Philadelphia Foundation’s Pathways to Opportunity workforce development funding. Programs must primarily serve eligible counties, show strong job-training outcomes, and focus on sectors like skilled trades, technology, or non-clinical life sciences, including work in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia Foundation
Philadelphia Foundation Grants for Philadelphia Arts
Applications due Jun 28, 2027
With a mission to support arts and culture, Philadelphia Foundation provides Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania nonprofits with US $75,000 - US $150,000 in two-year, unrestricted funding for community-rooted cultural work. 501(c)(3) organizations serving BIPOC and other underserved communities, and collaborating closely with local artists, may also access professional development, consulting, and Drexel University co-op student support.
The Philadelphia Foundation
Youth Arts Program Funding for Nonprofits from Philadelphia Foundation
Applications due Jul 4, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania offering curriculum-based arts programs for youth ages 11–18 can apply for up to US $40,000 from the Forman Family Fund, a fund of The Philadelphia Foundation. Grants support in-school or out-of-school photography, architectural drawing and architecture, and written arts programs, including staff, materials, transportation, and limited indirect costs.
The Philadelphia Foundation
US $100,000 - US $125,000
Medical Research Grants for Nonprofits from W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Nonprofit universities, hospitals, and research centers in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania conducting basic research on heart disease, cancer, or AIDS can apply for US $100,000 - US $125,000 in support. Grants from W. W. Smith Charitable Trust help eligible 501(c)(3) research institutions in the Greater Philadelphia and Camden region advance promising medical studies.
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
GSK IMPACT Awards for Greater Philadelphia
Pre proposal due Jul 25, 2027
The 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards recognize nonprofit organizations in Greater Philadelphia for their contributions to community health. Each awardee receives $50,000 in unrestricted funding, aimed at nonprofits with annual revenues between $100,000 and $5 million. The awards promote innovative and impactful solutions to health challenges within the community, with a focus on criteria such as accountability and community-centered approaches. Organizations must comply with eligibility requirements to apply for this prestigious recognition.
The Philadelphia Foundation
Trail Development Funding from William Penn Foundation
Applications due Jul 25, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations working on trail creation and maintenance in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and surrounding counties can seek support for projects that add miles to the Circuit Trails network. With a mission to expand this regional multi-use trail system, William Penn Foundation provides funding for planning, construction, outreach, education, and advocacy that advance new trail miles.
William Penn Foundation
Media Justice Funding from People’s Media Fund
Applications due Sep 17, 2027
With a mission to transform media narratives, People’s Media Fund provides Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects with US $10,000 - US $30,000 for community-centered media that advances social justice movement building. Eligible groups must be under $1 million in annual budget and use storytelling, news, or archival projects to strengthen organizing in the region.
People’s Media Fund
DEP Support for Philadelphia Coastal Projects
Applications due Oct 19, 2027
Philadelphia County nonprofits, local governments, and public agencies working on coastal planning, restoration, access, or education projects in the designated coastal zone can access funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Grants up to Up to US $75,000 support studies, design, acquisition, construction, and outreach that protect and enhance Pennsylvania’s coastal resources.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
The Saturday Club’s Grant Fund Program
Letter of inquiry due Nov 9, 2027
The Saturday Club’s Grant Fund Program supports local charitable organizations that enhance the lives of women, children, and families in Greater Philadelphia. Funded through member fundraising efforts, the program opens for applications in November with a deadline in early January. Eligible non-profits must be 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) and focus on specific projects. Grants are awarded annually in April, with prior year budgets required for applicants.
The Saturday Club