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Children and Families Program is sponsored by William Penn Foundation. This program supports the healthy development and academic success of young Philadelphians, addressing pressing issues facing children ages 0 to 8, their families and caregivers.
They aim to expand high-quality early childhood educational opportunities, increase learning opportunities during out-of-school time, and support advocacy efforts to advance adequate and equitable public funding for child-serving systems.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)3 public charities or operate under a public charity fiduciary. Public charities include community-based organizations, schools and educational institutions, and other types of public-serving groups. Government entities are also eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 (over three years) for child advocacy efforts. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Children and Families Program is funded by William Penn Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
The William Penn Foundation's May 2026 docket distributed $57.2M across 128 grants, with 41 percent flowing to Children and Families. The breakdown reveals which Philadelphia nonprofit categories are gaining institutional traction and which are being asked to make harder cases.
Read articleWilliam Penn's 128-grant, \$57.2M May 2026 distribution reveals a Philadelphia-focused funder doubling down on children, arts education, and civic infrastructure as federal support recedes.
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