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Community Fund is a grant from The Philadelphia Foundation that funds community organizations working to improve quality of life in the Philadelphia region. Hosted by the Philadelphia City Fund, this annual grant opportunity invites community organizations to address local needs across health, human services, education, arts, and civic engagement.
The Community Fund provides fiscal sponsorship infrastructure and grant funding to grassroots groups and nonprofits. Eligible applicants are community organizations operating in Philadelphia with a demonstrated local presence and commitment to serving Philadelphia residents.
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Community Fund - The Philadelphia City Fund What is Fiscal Sponsorship? The Community Fund is an annual grant opportunity hosted by the Philadelphia City Fund in which community organizations are invited to submit proposals for charitable projects that address Philadelphia’s greatest areas of need and align with the City of Philadelphia’s goals to improve the quality of life for all residents.
The Community Fund is made possible through the Philadelphia City Fund’s partnership with the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend , which allocates a portion of its annual revenues toward this grant opportunity. The average funding allocated each year is $250,000. The next opportunity to apply for funding through the Community Fund will be announced in 2026.
General operating grants of $11,000 each have been awarded to recent Community Fund grantees in good standing to recognize their ongoing efforts to strengthen our Philadelphia community and to help sustain their work at a time of uncertainty for nonprofit organizations.
We’re pleased to announce the grantees of our 2024 Community Fund, which welcomed applications addressing the theme “nurturing healthy minds, bodies, and spirits through out-of-school time programming. ” General operating grants of $25,000 each will be awarded to 11 nonprofit organizations, for a total of $275,000 allocated towards the enrichment of youth in Philadelphia.
In July 2023, the Philadelphia City Fund announced the grantees of its 2023 Community Fund grant cycle, which had a theme of “Health Equity for All. ” Funded by an allocation from the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, the Community Fund awarded a total of $250,000 to 13 charitable nonprofit organizations that serve Philadelphians, with grants ranging from $14,100 to $25,000.
" * " indicates required fields One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 889, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | cityfund@phila. gov | 215-686-0321 The Philadelphia City Fund. What is Fiscal Sponsorship?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties) serving the local community. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Fund is funded by The Philadelphia Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
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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