The Kensington Community Resilience Fund (KCR Fund) is a public-private-community partnership between community members, City government, and the Scattergood Foundation. This year the KCR Fund will hold its fifth grant cycle since launching in 2021 and will award an additional $360,000 in general operating support to grassroots, community based organizations working to build a stronger, safer, more resilient Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill.
The KCR Fund’s focus areas were developed in partnership with residents and community leaders serving on its Community Advisory Committee (CAC). They are reviewed and reaffirmed each year by the CAC to ensure that they continue to reflect community priorities and needs. All KCR Fund grantees must carry out work that aligns with, advances, and supports at least one of these areas:
- Beautification and Blight Removal
- Building Resilience, Promoting Wellness, and Addressing Community Trauma
- Connecting Residents to Resources
- Public Safety
- Workforce Development and Training
- Youth Development
View additional information about Grant Focus Areas here.
Information Sessions: KCR will hold two information sessions to share details about this year’s cycle and answer applicant questions. Attendance is optional but strongly encouraged - sessions will include information about new application requirements and a new supplemental grant opportunity for returning grantees. Pre-registration is required.
- Friday, December 20, 2024, 10:00-11:00 AM - REGISTER
- Thursday, January 9, 2025, 5:00-6:00 PM - REGISTER
Please note:
- Spanish interpretation will be available at the January 9th session
- The same information will be shared at each session
- A recording will be posted on the KCR Fund website
Visit KCR Fund's Grants Page to learn more about how to apply.
In addition to the information sessions, applicants may submit questions via email to info@kcrfund.org or attend one of the virtual “Office Hour” sessions being offered this cycle. Office hours are drop-in format and you may join any time during the hour but advance registration is required to receive a zoom link.