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Philadelphia Maritime Grants is sponsored by The W W Smith Charitable Trust. Maritime grants support nonprofit organizations for maritime educational activities designed to preserve historic resources, increase public awareness of local waterways, or teach basic and advanced maritime skills to youth.
Geographic focus: Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ (Delaware River area)
Focus areas: Maritime Education, Maritime Heritage, Youth Development, Environmental Education
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Maritime Education - W. W. Smith Charitable Trust W. W. Smith funds maritime education efforts that promote positive youth development and appreciation for local waterways in the Greater Philadelphia area (e.g., Delaware River, Philadelphia waterfront). Historically, funded programs incorporated the following: Academics – supporting improvement in youth academic outcomes, school attendance, participation in out-of-school time activities, and measurable positive development. Life Skills – promoting positive self-concept, personal development, healthy relationships, financial literacy, and other life skills among youth. Maritime Skills – practicing traditional maritime skills and crafts such as boatbuilding and paddling. Maritime History – exposing youth to maritime history, science, technology, culture, environment, and local waterways. Career Skills – providing youth opportunities to practice transferable job skills and gain awareness of careers in maritime-related fields. Youth Leadership – encouraging youth to share their learning through various exhibitions, peer mentoring, or leading on water experiences for the community. Eligibility & Use Of Funds Organizations in existence for at least one year are eligible. We do not make grants to private foundations, Type III supporting organizations, or individuals. The organization must have an established service location in the five-county Greater Philadelphia area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia) or City of Camden, NJ. Applicants are limited to one proposal at a time and one grant per year. Funds must be used for youth development activities that promote maritime education. The grant-supported efforts should benefit school-aged youth residing in the five-county Greater Philadelphia area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia) or City of Camden, NJ. Organizations receiving three consecutive years of funding may be less likely to receive an immediate renewal. The minimum award is $5,000. Grants typically range from $25,000 to $50,000. You can contact us to inquire about your request plans. Funds may be used for maritime education programmatic expenses. Administrative overhead may be included at 10%. W. W. Smith does not support capital campaigns, general operating, computer systems, vehicles, new building construction, or retroactive funding of non-emergencies. Guidelines & Application Preview Click here to download a PDF preview of our Maritime Education application and guidelines , including eligibility criteria, requested organizational and program details, and the costs the Trust would consider for this program area. If you are not sure whether your program may be aligned with the Trust’s current priorities and guidelines, you can begin the online application (completing just the program description and request budget sections would suffice), save your draft, and then email info@wwsmithcharitabletrust.org to request we take a look at your draft. We can then confirm if
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $25,000 - $75,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia and Delaware River area providing hands-on maritime experience or education, especially to low-income middle and high school youth.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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Maritime Education - W. W. Smith Charitable Trust W.
W. Smith funds maritime education efforts that promote positive youth development and appreciation for local waterways in the Greater Philadelphia area (e. g.
, Delaware River, Philadelphia waterfront). Historically, funded programs incorporated the following: Academics – supporting improvement in youth academic outcomes, school attendance, participation in out-of-school time activities, and measurable positive development. Life Skills – promoting positive self-concept, personal development, healthy relationships, financial literacy, and other life skills among youth.
Maritime Skills – practicing traditional maritime skills and crafts such as boatbuilding and paddling. Maritime History – exposing youth to maritime history, science, technology, culture, environment, and local waterways. Career Skills – providing youth opportunities to practice transferable job skills and gain awareness of careers in maritime-related fields.
Youth Leadership – encouraging youth to share their learning through various exhibitions, peer mentoring, or leading on water experiences for the community. Eligibility & Use Of Funds Organizations in existence for at least one year are eligible. We do not make grants to private foundations, Type III supporting organizations, or individuals.
The organization must have an established service location in the five-county Greater Philadelphia area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia) or City of Camden, NJ. Applicants are limited to one proposal at a time and one grant per year. Funds must be used for youth development activities that promote maritime education.
The grant-supported efforts should benefit school-aged youth residing in the five-county Greater Philadelphia area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia) or City of Camden, NJ. Organizations receiving three consecutive years of funding may be less likely to receive an immediate renewal. The minimum award is $5,000.
Grants typically range from $25,000 to $50,000. You can contact us to inquire about your request plans. Funds may be used for maritime education programmatic expenses.
Administrative overhead may be included at 10%. W. W.
Smith does not support capital campaigns, general operating, computer systems, vehicles, new building construction, or retroactive funding of non-emergencies. Guidelines & Application Preview Click here to download a PDF preview of our Maritime Education application and guidelines , including eligibility criteria, requested organizational and program details, and the costs the Trust would consider for this program area.
If you are not sure whether your program may be aligned with the Trust’s current priorities and guidelines, you can begin the online application (completing just the program description and request budget sections would suffice), save your draft, and then email info@wwsmithcharitabletrust. org to request we take a look at your draft. We can then confirm if your potential request is generally aligned with what the Trust would consider.
Applications must be submitted through the Trust’s online portal . The Trust no longer accepts hard copy or emailed applications. Click Apply to access our online application portal.
If you are a new organization applicant, you can register for an account. If you are a recent applicant or grantee, you can login your existing account to begin a new application. If you think that you or someone else in your organization may have previously applied to W.
W. Smith, please do not create a new account. Instead, email us at info@wwsmithcharitabletrust.
org, and we will verify your organization’s application history with the Trust and ensure that you have updated login credentials. Recent Grants and Grantees maritime education Grantee Spotlights 1001 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 1-505 West Conshohocken, PA 19428 info@wwsmithcharitabletrust. org
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia and Delaware River area providing hands-on maritime experience or education, especially to low-income middle and high school youth. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $25,000 - $75,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Basic Needs Program is sponsored by The W W Smith Charitable Trust. This program provides grants to nonprofits that deliver direct assistance for food, clothing, or shelter. The Trust prioritizes requests benefiting disadvantaged and vulnerable children (school-aged) and older adults (ages 60 and older). Geographic focus: Greater Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties) and Camden, NJ Focus areas: Food, Clothing, Shelter, Children, Seniors Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Basic Needs - W. W. Smith Charitable Trust The Trust awards grants to nonprofits that provide direct assistance to those in our community who are in need of food, clothing or shelter. We prioritize requests that benefit disadvantaged and vulnerable children and older adults who reside within the five county Greater Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties) or the City of Camden, NJ. The Trust monitors basic needs trends in the region to help us reassess and adjust our grantmaking. June 15 by 11:59 p.m. EST December 15 by 11:59 p.m. EST Fall Trustee Meeting (October / November) Spring Trustee Meeting (April / May) Eligibility & Use of Funds 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in existence for more than one (1) year are eligible to apply. The organization must have an established service location within the five-county Greater Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties) or the City of Camden, NJ. Funds must be used to address food, clothing and/or shelter needs of children or seniors living within the Trust’s targeted geographic region. Allowable uses of grant funds include: Food: perishable and nonperishable food, produce, baby food and formula, prepackaged or prepared meals, related supplies or equipment deemed essential for food distribution program, grocery gift cards and vouchers. Clothing: direct purchase of clothing for children or older adults; clothing gift cards or vouchers. Shelter: home furniture for clients (e.g. beds, cribs), housing payments or utility bills paid directly to vendor, materials for home repair programs, supplies or items (e.g. furniture, equipment, appliances) deemed essential for the provision of emergency shelter, transitional housing, or other residential programs for children or seniors Facilities Improvements: facilities renovations or repairs that directly impact clients’ ability to access and benefit from a food program (e.g., pantry) or housing services (e.g., emergency shelter, transitional housing). The further away any request is from direct provision of literal food, clothing or shelter benefiting children or seniors, the less likely funding will be granted. Grants are awarded for a one (1) year term. Organizations that receive three (3) consecutive years of funding must then wait two (2) years before being eligible to reapply. We make this determination based on the calendar year of your notice of award. The minimum award is $5,000. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $40,000. Higher-dollar awards are possible for certain projects. You can contact us to inquire. Click here to download a PDF preview of our Basic Needs application and guidelines , including eligibility criteria, requested organizational and program details, and Application snapshot: target deadline June 15, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $40,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in existence for more than one year with an established service location in the five-county Greater Philadelphia region or the City of Camden, NJ. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Medical Research Program is sponsored by The W W Smith Charitable Trust. The Trust awards grants for basic medical research primarily related to heart disease, cancer, and AIDS. Funding is provided for the work of individual investigators to conduct unique and meritorious research projects that have the potential to attract larger-scale awards subsequent to Trust support. Geographic focus: Greater Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties) and Camden, NJ Focus areas: Heart Disease, Cancer, AIDS, Medical Research Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Medical Research - W. W. Smith Charitable Trust The Trust awards grants for basic medical research primarily related to heart disease, cancer, and AIDS. Funding is limited to nonprofit institutions such as universities, hospitals, and research centers located in the five-county Greater Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties) or the City of Camden, NJ. Scientists and research faculty with appointments at the aforementioned institutions are encouraged to apply through their associated institution. The Trust identifies and funds research projects that are unique and meritorious. We invest in promising researchers having the potential to attract larger-scale awards (e.g., NIH, NSF, AHA) subsequent to Trust support. Research proposals are peer reviewed by a medical advisory committee comprised of prominent scientists at institutions located outside our geographic funding area. These reviews help guide Trust funding towards projects capable of having a direct influence upon the fight against heart disease, cancer, and AIDS. July 15 by 11:59 p.m. EST Fall Trustee Meeting (October / November). Application status notifications are typically communicated by December 1st. Eligibility & Use of Funds 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organizations are eligible to apply. Applications must be for the work of individual investigators and not for the general work of research centers. The organization must be located in the five-county Greater Philadelphia region(Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties) or the City of Camden, NJ. Each organization may submit no more than one (1) grant application for each discipline – Heart Disease, Cancer, AIDS. It is up to each organization to conduct an internal selection process to determine the one (1) principal investigator / research project to represent the institution for each discipline. A maximum of one (1) proposal per parent organization may be submitted in each granting category (i.e. Heart Disease, Cancer, or AIDS) regardless of the number of EINs available under the organization. Copies of all published material relevant to a proposed research project must be made available to the Trust both before and after a grant is made. Award Terms & Use of Funds Funds must be used for basic medical research in the areas of Heart Disease, Cancer, or AIDS. Applications must be for the work of individual investigators and not for the general work of research centers. Grants are awarded for a one (1) year term. Awards typically range from $100,000 – $125,000 (including 10% indirect costs). For example, a $125,000 grant would consist of $113,636 direct costs and $11,364 indirect costs. Direct costs may include salaries, travel, equipment, and supplies directly benefiting Application snapshot: target deadline July 15, 2026; published funding information $100,000 - $125,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofit institutions such as universities, hospitals, and research centers located in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties (PA) or the City of Camden (NJ). Applicants must be individual investigators nominated by their parent institution. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
