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
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®
William Penn Foundation Support for Philadelphia Arts
Applications due Oct 22, 2026
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
Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund Grant
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
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
Education & Leadership Impact Grants - Greater than $15,000 or over Multiple Years
Full proposal due Nov 6, 2026
The Education & Leadership Impact Grants by BLBB Charitable support nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area, focusing on college access, economic self-sufficiency, K-12 educational opportunities, and environmental education. Grants over $15,000 are available for multi-year projects aimed at enhancing the lives of disadvantaged youth. Eligible nonprofits must have filed at least two consecutive Form 990s and cannot be public or charter schools. Contact the foundation for guidance before submitting a request.
The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka BLBB Charitable
The Saturday Club’s Grant Fund Program
Letter of inquiry due Nov 9, 2026
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
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
Creative Philadelphia Arts Grants in Philadelphia
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Individual artists in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can receive US $1,500 - US $2,000 to sustain their creative practice and expand arts access in economically marginalized neighborhoods. Creative Philadelphia’s Illuminate the Arts Grant focuses on artists with lower incomes, aiming to strengthen the local creative sector and support communities historically excluded from traditional arts funding.
Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor)
Illuminate the Arts Grant: Mid-size Nonprofit Arts Organizations
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
The Illuminate the Arts Grant (ITAG) aims to support Philadelphia's creative sector, particularly those historically underfunded. With $1.5M available, grants between $5,000 and $7,000 will be awarded to mid-size nonprofit arts organizations with budgets from $100,000 to $500,000. This initiative, established to aid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, focuses on enhancing public access to the arts and fostering cultural vibrancy in economically marginalized neighborhoods.
Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor)
Philadelphia County Arts Funding via Creative Philadelphia
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Small creative enterprises with 2024 operating budgets under $500,000 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can access funding through Creative Philadelphia to sustain and grow arts-focused work. Grants of US $5,000 - US $7,000 support creative businesses that expand arts and culture access and participation, particularly in historically underfunded or economically marginalized neighborhoods.
Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor)
Illuminate the Arts Grant: Small Nonprofit Arts Organizations
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
The Illuminate the Arts Grant (ITAG) supports small nonprofit arts organizations in Philadelphia with operating budgets under $100,000. A total of $1.5 million will be allocated to enhance creative practices and expand access to the arts in underserved neighborhoods. This initiative, established in 2021, seeks to uplift historically marginalized communities and foster Philadelphia's cultural vibrancy while ensuring equitable distribution of funds through collaboration with local advisory committees.
Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor)
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
Valentine Foundation Leadership Grants in Philadelphia
Pre proposal due Jan 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania that primarily serve women and girls can receive up to US $3,000 for leadership development for women executives and aspiring leaders. Grants from Valentine Foundation help Greater Philadelphia nonprofits strengthen visionary leadership and advance equity for cis and trans women, girls, and non-binary leaders, especially those from historically under-represented groups.
Valentine Foundation
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 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
Senior Services Funding from Sarah Ralston Foundation
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored programs serving vulnerable, underserved older adults in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania can apply for general operating support grants of US $5,000 - US $50,000. Grants from Sarah Ralston Foundation help aging-focused organizations under $3 million in budget cover day-to-day operations that provide community-based services, socialization, and support for older adults and caregivers.
Sarah Ralston 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)