GRANTS
2022 Black Community Leaders Fund via Philadelphia Foundation 6/17/22
The Black Community Leaders Fund fortifies Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in Greater Philadelphia. The goal is to build the resilience of Black-led nonprofits serving Black communities, ensuring they have stable leadership, operations and finances so they are better able to respond to and rebound from unexpected challenges. The Fund defines a Black-led nonprofit organization as having a chief executive or board chair who identifies as Black and a demonstrated commitment to Black leadership throughout the organization. Black-serving organizations meet the needs of a predominately Black constituency (51% or more).
The Fund supports:
- Greater stability in nonprofit internal leadership, finances and operations;
- Stronger capability of nonprofits to assess their impact on communities served; and
- Broader ability of nonprofits to weather challenges.
Ultimately, Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits will be adequately resourced to deliver services to residents, contributing to a more vibrant, equitable Greater Philadelphia.
Grant amounts will be calculated based on an organization’s operating budget.
While grant minimum and maximums have not been set, we anticipate making grants between $5,000 and $100,000 depending on an organization’s operating needs.
If you have questions, please speak with a Philadelphia Foundation team member before applying. Please use this link to schedule a conversation.
Community Wealth Partners 2022 Community Foundation Cohort: Increasing Support to BIPOC Communities 6/24/22
Community foundations have a unique opportunity to foster connections between donors and BIPOC-led, community-based organizations. Community Wealth Partners is collaborating with behavioral science firm ideas42 to launch a peer learning cohort on this topic for community foundation staff.
From August 2022 – February 2023, up to 12 community foundation teams will receive organizational coaching and gather monthly with the cohort to:
- Learn relevant content, frameworks, and tools
- Hear examples from peers and how they’re navigating challenges
- Apply behavioral science insights to donors and to themselves
- Create an action plan and begin trying new approaches and practices or evolving existing ones
City of Philadelphia Reentry – Criminal Justice Microgrant Fund 7/1/22
Description: The Criminal Justice Microgrant Fund provides resources to community-based organizations doing innovative work on criminal justice reform. This work must further the goals of the City’s participation in the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge.
Application and information: https://www.philadelphiareentrycoalition.org/single-post/apply-to-the-criminal-justice-microgrant-fund-7-1
Deadline: 7/1/22
Amount: 15 total grants of up to $15,000 each
The Trans Resilience Fund 7/8/22
The Trans Resilience Fund is a special initiative of Gender Justice Fund to support regional trans communities. The Fund uses a participatory grantmaking process in which a committee of trans and non-binary community members sets guidelines and makes funding decisions. The Trans Resilience Fund is a pooled fund supported by Gender Justice Fund, the Samuel F. Fels Fund, and the Homeless Assistance Fund.
Applications are now being accepted from grassroots groups and nonprofits serving trans communities in the Philly region. Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 and can be used for mutual aid and direct support, organizing, and services. Groups do not have to have non-profit status or a fiscal sponsor to apply.
Information Sessions:
- Information Session 1: Thursday June 16, 2022 @ 10:00 AM on Zoom | Register here
- Information Session 2: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 @ 5:30 PM on Zoom | Register here
Instructions:
For further details, visit https://www.genderjusticephilly.org/transresiliencefund.
Grants for free health clinics – Jul 15
American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation invites applications for free clinics grant program
The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP) advances family medicine through philanthropy, using humanitarian, educational, and scientific programming to improve health.
To that end, the AAFP invites applications for its Family Medicine Cares USA program. Launched in 2011, this humanitarian initiative helps fund free clinics in the United States, with AAFP member physicians serving in a leadership role. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to support new and existing clinics that exhibit a primary care focus to support the purchase of tangible items, such as exam tables, EHR systems, and medical equipment.
To be eligible, applicants have opened or will open within six months of the application deadline date; have received or are in the process of receiving the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Seal of Excellence; will provide or are providing services at no cost to uninsured and medically underserved patients; and have an AAFP member family physician who maintains ongoing involvement with patient care at the clinic.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the AAFP website.
Deadline: July 15, 2022 7:00 p.m. CT
City of Philadelphia Reentry – Funding for Workforce Programs and Policies 7/31/22
Description: This new funding opportunity will “support organizations in implementing initiatives that center workers and learners of color in designing or implementing workforce policies and programs.” That could include new program development/expansion, stipends/transportation assistance, funds for advocacy/civic engagement/organizing, advisory councils, feedback mechanisms, etc.
Application and information: https://www.philadelphiareentrycoalition.org/single-post/funding-for-workforce-programs-and-policies-that-center-workers-learners-of-color-7-31
Deadline: 7/31/22
Amount: Max grant is $70,000, with $1M in total grants available.
Applicant webinar: 6/16/22, 2pm. Register here.
DOJ OJJDP – FY 2022 Improving Adult and Juvenile Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program 8/2/22
Description: To enhance or implement clinical services and other evidence-based responses to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and address the treatment and recovery needs of people with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders who are currently involved in the criminal justice system or were formerly involved.
Application and information: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2022-171361
Deadline: 8/2/22 (application); 7/28/22 (Grants.gov registration)
Amount:5 grants for government entities; 5 grants for nonprofits. Max amount $750,000 total over 3 years.