GRANTS
2022 Eagles Social Justice Fund – 11/5
The Eagles Social Justice Fund was established as a result of a joint effort between the Eagles organization and our players and reflects our team’s core values of partnership and teamwork. The Eagles Social Justice Fund at the Philadelphia Foundation supports programs and initiatives that work to reduce barriers to opportunity, with a specific focus on:
- Education;
- Community / police relations;
- Improving our criminal justice system; and
- Other initiatives focused on poverty, racial equality, and workforce development.
For 2022, special focus will be paid to support programs and nonprofits designed to reduce gun violence in Philadelphia directly and through the core areas above.
If your organization would like to be considered for a grant from the Eagles Social Justice Fund for the 2022 season, please submit the application here no later than November 5, 2022.
Contact Taylor Wilson for assistance at twilson@eagles.nfl.com.
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Programs serving children and youth – Nov 14
Posted by Panera Bread Foundation
Panera Bread Foundation invites applications for programs serving children and youth
The Panera Bread Foundation envisions a world in which young people can unlock their full potential and dare to dream—a world in which opportunity and economic mobility are accessible and equitable for all.
The foundation’s grant program awards organizations with a common vision and purpose of investing in children and youth to become leaders. To that end, nonprofit organizations will award grants that provide access to education, opportunity, and mentorship to at-risk, underserved, or historically underrepresented children and youth. Current 2022 Panera Bread Foundation grant partners predominantly serve high school and middle school students. The programs for high school students help youth stay in and do well in school, graduate high school, attend post-secondary school, or find a long-term career path. In contrast, middle school programs are focused on strengthening learning skills, enhancing hard and soft skills, and helping children build healthy relationships with trusted adults through mentorship programs. Other programs serve students by specializing in STEM or STEAM programs.
Grants between $25,000 and $150,000 will be awarded to recipients in early 2023.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving ages 10-18 planning to start a new program or expand an existing program focused on college readiness, skills building, workforce or leadership development, or mentoring.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Panera Bread Foundation website.
Deadline: November 14, 2022
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Promise Zone Sustainability Fund – Nov 14
Posted by City of Philadelphia Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) has launched a new funding opportunity known as the Promise Zone Sustainability Fund. The Promise Zone Sustainability Fund will provide one-time grants to community groups and non-profit organizations that are located within or that serve the West Philadelphia Promise Zone. The goal of the Fund is to support organizations and programs that advance the community’s shared vision for a safe, healthy, affordable, and prosperous West Philadelphia.
Background on the Promise Zone Sustainability Fund
The West Philadelphia Promise Zone (WPPZ) aims to reduce poverty and bring greater opportunity to people living and working in West Philadelphia. The initiative helps organizations work together to connect residents to high-quality education, family-sustaining jobs, affordable housing, and health services. Since the WPPZ’s inception in 2014, CEO has served as the backbone organization for this collaborative work, providing support, leadership, and connection to resources.
In addition to CEO’s role in the Promise Zone, CEO is also Philadelphia’s Community Action Agency, with a unique role in promoting racial equity, greater financial stability, and self-sufficiency for the city’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to ensure that all Philadelphians can share in the city’s prosperous future, regardless of race or where they were born. Through this role, and with this mission, we are launching the Promise Zone Sustainability Fund to support local grassroots partnerships in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone.
Award Amounts
The typical award is expected to range between $15,000 and $25,000, however, applications requesting up to $50,000 will be considered. Applications submitted by partnerships of two or more eligible organizations are encouraged for maximum funding requests.
- Maximum award: up to $50,000
- Anticipated number of awards: 8 to 10
- Typical award is expected to range from $15,000 to $25,000
The deadline to submit applications is Monday, November 14, 2022, 11:59 p.m., EST.
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RESOURCES
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central LibraryThis program is part of the Regional Foundation Center’s Diversify Your Funding Series.
Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a road map to success. Start thinking about your organization’s fundraising strategies!
This introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on:
- Making your case for support
- Diversifying your organization’s fundraising base
- Creating a plan of action
This workshop will be interactive so come prepared to work and engage with other attendees!
Prior attendance at Introduction to Finding Grants is strongly recommended. A free webinar version of the class is available here.
This program is free but advance registration is required as space is limited. Please register online here.
Tuesday, November 1 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Parkway Central Library | BRIC | Ground Floor
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Introduction to Corporate Giving
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central LibraryThis program is part of the Regional Foundation Center’s Diversify Your Funding Series.
Is your organization ready to seek corporate support? Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. This class provides a basic overview of:
- The different types of corporate giving
- What motivates corporations to give
- How to find potential corporate partners
Prior attendance at Introduction to Finding Grants and Introduction to Proposal Writing is strongly recommended. If you have not attended these programs please click on the links above to watch the free webinar versions of these programs.
This program is free but advance registration is required as space is limited. Please register online here.
Tuesday, November 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Parkway Central Library | BRIC | Ground Floor