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Three new programs will help Berks County nonprofits navigate a post-pandemic future

Berks County Community Foundation
Monday, February 22, 2021
... exhibits, or events to be held in the fourth quarter of 2021 or in 2022. Projects aimed at connecting community ... for the type and scope of planning grant that makes the most sense for them, including for strategic planning or ... caused by the pandemic that could interfere with the rapid return of new programming. ►Details are here . You Are Here ...

Pew Awards $7.7M to Philadelphia Human Services, Arts, and Civic Nonprofits to Expand Programs, Adapt Business Models

The Pew Charitable Trusts
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
... operations, and business models to the changing needs of the residents and communities they serve. In doing so, the ... new grants are as follows: Project HOME  has been awarded a $3.5 million  growth grant  to expand its work to end and ... contributions that these nonprofit organizations are making to the well-being of Philadelphia’s residents and to ...

Bucks County Foundation Grants Boost Area Nonprofits

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Bucks County Foundation (BCF) and its Board of Directors awarded more than $157,000 in grants to Bucks ... funding to twelve selected nonprofits all providing a variety of charitable services impacting the arts and ... gift and grateful for BCF’s support. Thank you for making wonderful and positive things happen in Bucks ...
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Philly groups offer $9 million in funding for nonprofits celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
By Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer PhilaFundersCollab250.jpg The 250th birthday of the United States is just around the corner, and four Philadelphia groups are offering area nonprofits a total of $9 million in funding to help celebrate. That ...

An Open Letter to Arts Funders: Create a Pooled Loan Fund

BalletX by Chris Kendig
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
BalletX_credit_ChrisKendig.png Photo of Ballet X by Chris Kendig | Courtesy of the Philadelphia ... By Nancy Burd and Marcelle Hinand As many of you know, most mid-sized arts organizations in the United States have ... tool called Program Related Investments (PRIs). By making low or no interest and unrestricted loans from their ...

William Penn Foundation announces new grants

Monday, December 16, 2019
In November 2019, the William Penn Foundation Board of Directors approved grants of nearly $20 million in support ... to: Carnegie Hall Corporation to pilot and evaluate a music-based family engagement program for families of young ... lower costs, and accelerate project implementation. Red Flag Media ($150,000 over 24 months) for reporting and ...

Pia Agrawal named incoming executive director of Leeway Foundation

Pia Agrawal
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
... PA, Monday, December 17, 2024 — We, the Leeway Board of Directors, are delighted to announce that Pia Agrawal will ... new executive director beginning January 27, 2025. Pia is a seasoned arts administrator and grantmaker with a ... years working in Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector. Most recently, Pia served as the executive director of Staten ...
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The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the Arts and Culture Task Force Announce Awards from the $1.5 Million 2022 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 8, 2022
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative ... pandemic. The grant also seeks to support Philadelphia’s most underserved communities.  934 applicants will receive a ... sectors including arts and culture venues, cultural event production, dance, design, education, fashion, literary ...

City's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Shares Plans for 2021

OACCE
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Press release   OACCElogo.png PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative ...  website today. The new website includes the return of the Arts Access Calendar, enhanced opportunities ... and musical performances, dance instruction, art making, and more in Philadelphia neighborhoods. A timeline ...
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Philadelphia Foundation Fund Supports Community-based Programs in Northwest Philadelphia

East Mt Airy Neighbors
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
... will be celebrated at the “A Toast to Mt. Airy” event from 7 to 11 p.m. Sat., Nov. 9 at the United Lutheran ... grow, prepare, and eat healthy food. It is the largest and most innovative food and urban agriculture organization in ... and commerce, and strengthening community safety and place-making.   Mt.

Bank of America Announces 2018 Museums on Us® Program

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Bank of America marks the 21 st  anniversary of the  Museums on ... so they can experience more than 200 of the country’s most prominent cultural institutions across 123 cities in 35 states. “Our Museums on Us program aims to make a direct impact by rewarding our cardholders with a valuable ...
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund to Award $2.68M to 339 Arts Organizations Across the City

Friday, March 29, 2019
... of grantees have budgets of less than $150,000; of those most have few, if any, paid staff. “In many cases, the ... Artistic Director Joan Myers Brown. At the March 27 event, the Cultural Fund will recognize ... Part of what we at the Cultural Fund underwrite is making these experiences accessible. Make art and culture ...
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City Announces Awardees of $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant

2024 Illuminate the Arts Grants
Friday, November 8, 2024
... – Creative Philadelphia (formerly the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy) and the Illuminate ... Brown communities, and those that do not have access to most traditional sources of arts funding.   A total of $1.5 ... sectors including: arts and culture venues, cultural event production, dance, design, education, fashion, literary ...

Pennsylvania Humanities Council Announces $780,500 in Emergency Relief Grants

PHC Cares
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
... by the COVID-19 pandemic. Called PHC CARES, the goal of this fund is to assist in sustaining the state’s ... vital cultural infrastructure at a time when it is needed most.” PHC CARES is funded by the national Coronavirus Aid, ... by retaining staff, shifting to online formats, and making resources available to those who depend on them for ...

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Releases Economic & Social Impact Study

Arts Culture and Economic Prosperity
Friday, May 3, 2024
...  (“Cultural Alliance”) today released the results of Arts, Culture & Economic Prosperity: Greater ... & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. “The return on investment in the arts is undeniable, underscoring ... by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and the event-related spending by their audiences. The Greater ...
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Impact100 Philadelphia awards five grants totaling $284,750

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
... PA — Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the award of $284,750 in unrestricted funds to five nonprofit ... in recognition of the time and resources required to host a site visit. Including these 2024 grants and awards, ...

The Barr, Kresge, and William Penn Foundations Introduce $13M Funding Collaborative

The Cuture and Community Power Fund
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
... joined together to more deeply understand the needs of organizations utilizing art and culture to address ... for their needs, secure resources, and claim decision making authority.”    Over the next two years, the Fund ...

William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach

William Penn Foundation new funding areas
Thursday, May 16, 2024
... areas and practices, which had been in place for a decade. Our work since then helped us to understand how our grantmaking should evolve to meet the changing needs of communities across the region. After a comprehensive ... large and small – who are the experts on what your neighborhoods, constituents, and stakeholders need. At ...

City launches $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 12, 2024
... – Creative Philadelphia (formerly the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy) and the Illuminate ... 2024 at 11:59 p.m. The 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant is a means to help strengthen and financially uplift ... Brown communities, and those that do not have access to most traditional sources of arts funding. A total of $1.5M ...
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Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announces 2018 grants for Philadelphia artists & organizations

Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
... & Heritage has announced their newest grants in support of the Philadelphia region’s cultural organizations and ... vibrant cultural community through our annual grant-making. This year’s grantees include: Pew Fellowships, ... that engage Philadelphians as participants, including a newly commissioned dance work from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie ...
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