Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund – Community Revitalization, Neighborhood Beautification and Environmental Justice Program

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund – Community Revitalization, Neighborhood Beautification and Environmental Justice Program is sponsored by Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (DAO). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Special Initiatives - Philadelphia Foundation Special Initiative Grants/dao Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund Summer 2026 Philadelphia DAO Forfeiture Fund Summer 2026 – Community Revitalization, Neighborhood Beautification and Environmental Justice Program Pursuant to its obligations under the Pennsylvania Controlled Substances Forfeiture Act, 42 Pa. C. S.

A. § 5802, and the final order entered on February 17, 2021(Sourovelis v. City of Philadelphia, Civ.

Action No. 2:14-cv-04687-ER), the Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia must utilize funds forfeited to it to support community-based anti-crime and anti-narcotics organizations.

Organizations which are selected for funding will support programs which address Neighborhood Beautification Organizations may use funds to support anti-crime, anti-drug, anti-violence initiatives consistent with guidance from the Office of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania and the United States Department of Justice. A non-exhaustive list of permissible uses based on these sources will be provided to grantee organizations.

The Fund will prioritize requests from community groups with small to medium-sized budgets, at or below$2. 5 million or less. Grants are limited to organizations working with people in the city and county of Philadelphia.

The deadline to apply is July 02, 2026. Applications will be limited to a maximum of 100 organizations. The Forfeiture Fund will accept applications from community-based organizations offering programs that align with fund guidelines and focus areas for each grant cycle.

The fourth application cycle for FY2026 will open June 8, 2026, and is limited to organizations that provide community revitalization, neighborhood beautification and environmental justice projects. Grants will range from $5,000 to $50,000, with an average grant size of $25,000.

Priority will be given to: Community Revitalization projects to support neighbors’ efforts to safely restore and re-purpose underutilized, toxic, or abandoned industrial, commercial, or public sites in underserved neighborhoods as well as resiliency planning: to improve health and environmental outcomes; reduce localized food waste; and/or prepare vulnerable areas for climate disaster.

Neighborhood Beautificatio n projects supporting community members working together to improve the aesthetic appeal and overall environment in their localities. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, the installation of pedestrian-friendly furniture, signage, trees, planters, and/or public art.

These improvements are intended to foster a welcoming atmosphere, promote community engagement, and contribute to the long-term vitality and attractiveness of the neighborhood.

Environmental Justice — as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency — projects are those which support the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.

Fair treatment means no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. PLEASE NOTE: previous grantees must have completed the funded program, expended all grant funds and submitted final narrative and financial reports to be eligible.

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in Philadelphia (may be fiscally sponsored) providing programs aimed at preventing or interrupting violence, preventing addiction, assisting with recovery and rehabilitation from addiction, and/or focused on reintegration and finding gainful employment after imprisonment.

Track record of delivering programming that helps Philadelphians escape poverty and avoid crime and drug addiction so that they may live productive, successful, and fulfilling lives. A dedicated group of volunteers who are engaged in program delivery If a fiscal sponsor is listed, please be aware the funds must be distributed to the fiscal sponsor.

If you need additional information about fiscal sponsorship, you may visit the website of the following organizations: Social Impact Commons on the page Fiscal Sponsorship 101 The National Council on Nonprofits page on Fiscal Sponsorship for Nonprofits Organizations that meet basic eligibility requirements are asked to complete an application and upload supplemental documents.

Applications cannot be considered until the following supplemental documents have been submitted: 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter List of Board of Directors Board-approved Nondiscrimination Policy Organizational Budget (MUST INCLUDE both Revenue and Expenses) See budget template here: Budget Template Prior year financial statement PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations Certificate if applicable If you have any questions, please email [email protected] Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Forfeiture Fund STEP 1: DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY Carefully review the criteria listed above.

The application deadline is 07/02/2026 Application can be accessed here.