Applications are now open for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund for programs that focus on violence prevention.
Donor Name: Philadelphia Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Philadelphia County/city (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/06/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500 to $50,000
Details:
The majority of funds should be committed to organizations collectively focused on engaging at-risk youth, including after-school programs, programs aimed at preventing violence or addiction, programs assisting with recovery and rehabilitation from addiction, and/or programs focused on reintegration and finding gainful employment after imprisonment emphasizing anti-crime/anti-drug/anti-violence elements in their work. Organizations may use funds to support anti-crime/anti-drug/anti-violence initiatives consistent with guidance from the Office of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania and the United States Department of Justice. A non-exhaustive list of permissible uses based on these sources will be provided to grantee organizations. The Fund will prioritize requests from grassroots community groups with smaller budgets, defined as $5 million or less. Grants are limited to organizations working with people in the city and county of Philadelphia.
Priority will be given to:
- Programs that focus on violence prevention and gun violence reduction
- Organizations whose mission is to engage girls and young women (Organizations serving people of all genders including Trans and gender non-conforming individuals will also be considered for funding.)
- Organizations with annual operating budgets under $1 million
Funding Information
- Grants awards will range from $2,500 to $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in Philadelphia providing programs aimed at preventing violence, preventing addiction, assisting with recovery and rehabilitation from addiction, and/or focused on reintegration and finding gainful employment after imprisonment.
- Track record of delivering programming that helps Philadelphians escape poverty and avoid crime and drug addiction so that they may live productive, successful, and fulfilling lives
- A dedicated group of volunteers who are engaged in program delivery.
For more information, visit Philadelphia Foundation.