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Philly groups offer $9 million in funding for nonprofits celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States

Fireworks_Wawa Welcome America
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
... and four Philadelphia groups are offering area nonprofits a total of $9 million in funding to help celebrate. That ... that will commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. “The Funder Collaborative aims to support ... historical importance, encourage widespread community participation, celebrate the diversity of the ...
22Oct2023

2023 Animal Grantmakers Conference

Sunday, October 22, 2023 - 8:00am to Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 5:00am
Where: 
Sofitel Philadelphia
Animal Grantmakers , the nation’s only group of philanthropic funders focused on protecting and enabling the wellbeing of all animals, will ... sectors whose interests intersect with animals in some way on many challenging issues, topics, and trends...
18Jan2024

Are We There Yet? The Mechanics and Politics of Arriving at Equity in Education Funding

Thursday, January 18, 2024
8:15am - 10:30am
Where: 
Philadelphia Education Fund Offices
... Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education to serve ... of the Commonwealth." In February 2023, in its ruling on William Penn School District, et al. v. Pennsylvania Dept...

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... philanthropy sparks solutions that improve the quality of life in our communities—from advancing the arts to ... philanthropy in Greater Philadelphia, we focus our lens on increasing the impact and effectiveness of regional giving and act as a hub for local learning and collaboration.   Our Members ...

The Philadelphia Foundation Announces On The Table Philly “Activate” Mini-Grants

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
... to help transform ideas generated during last year’s   On the Table Philly   into tangible initiatives that will ... energized people’s thinking around important community issues,” said Philadelphia Foundation President & CEO Pedro A. Ramos. “The projects funded through the grants will not ...
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Leeway Foundation announces $55,000 in Art and Change Grants

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Monday, October 7, 2019
... in Greater Philadelphia, supporting their work to address a range of social change issues. The fall 2019 cycle of ... propose a project that impacts a larger group, audience or community; have financial need; and live in the Greater ... Nzadi Keita (ACG ‘14). Applications are made available on the Leeway website and may also be obtained by calling ...

How Pew Is Addressing COVID-19's Impacts on Philadelphia and Our Grantees

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
... know it. From the loved ones we’ve lost and the strain on our hospitals and public health systems to the social ... large number of low-income Philadelphians—with almost a quarter of the city’s residents living in poverty—the ... assist some of the most vulnerable adults in our community, including those struggling with homelessness, ...
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A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos look a bit unusual these days. Face masks and Chromebooks never ... racial justice, and access to healthcare — are the same community needs that brought CCFWG and other non-profit ... who is doing it all in heels and with a smile on her face. Just like we tell our kids to speak up when ...
23Jun2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, Grantmakers of Western PA, and Northeastern Pennsylvania Grantmakers invite funders and practitioners to join us on Wednesday, June 23rd from 2:00 – 3:15 PM to discuss the ... schools in the lowest 20 percent of local wealth. A  study  released in October 2020 found that 428 of PA’s ...

FCM Hospitality and 8 Philadelphia restaurants donate to School District’s Culinary Arts Program in 12 schools

Thursday, February 17, 2022
... supply-chain issues and labor shortages, coupled with a vendor abruptly canceling their school food contracts ... gift will help more than 730 students receive the hands-on training they need to prepare for careers in the culinary ... – all of whom have helped the District serve its community and students in new ways,” said Frisby-Greenwood. ...

City launches $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 12, 2024
... 2024 at 11:59 p.m. The 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant is a means to help strengthen and financially uplift ... support and acknowledge their creative practice and impact on Philadelphia’s disadvantaged and most underserved and ... geared to meet the needs of the local arts and culture community while providing funds quickly and efficiently. ...
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Leeway Foundation awards 12 artists with the Transformation Award

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Friday, January 17, 2025
... change for the past five years or more, demonstrating a long-term commitment to social change work. Leeway received ... showcase a vision and intentional analysis for how art in community is a catalyst for social change. The 2024 ... to social change work. Applications are made available on the Leeway website and may also be obtained by calling ...

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