Current Opportunities
Shown below are links to any applications that are currently being accepted. If no links are present, there are no current Special Initiatives Grants opportunities. Nonprofits are urged to carefully read the criteria before applying and to address any questions to the specific email address listed on the application.
Black Community Leaders Grants
The Black Community Leaders grant program supports organizations that are Black-led (chief executive or board chair identifies as Black), that have demonstrated commitment to Black inclusion and leadership and that serve predominantly Black communities.
Grants amounts are between $5,000 and $100,000, depending on the organization’s operating needs.
Applications are currently closed.
Edna W. Andrade Grants
The Edna W. Andrade Fund supports grants for local or national museums or nonprofit art organizations with exhibitions or programs that benefit visual fine artists of Greater Philadelphia.
The fund was established through the estate of Edna Andrade, a leading Philadelphia teacher and artist who was associated with the Op Art movement of the 1960s.
Applications are currently closed.
Art Works
Art Works is a $3-million grant program for community-based organizations and emerging artists that is designed to support arts, culture and creativity — particularly those working with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) individuals and those in other under-served communities. Art Works, the inaugural program from the Forman Arts Initiative, will provide direct grants to artists and organizations that shine a light on Greater Philadelphia’s rich diversity.
Forman Family Fund Grants
The Nessa Forman, David Forman, Eleanor and Solomon Forman Family Fund supports Greater Philadelphia nonprofits serving young people aged 11 to 18 offering in-school or out-of-school-time programs that address one of the following areas:
- Photography
- Architectural Drawing and Architecture
- Written Arts
Grants from $5,000 up to $40,000 each are awarded annually.
Applications are currently closed.
GSK IMPACT Awards
The GSK IMPACT Awards for Greater Philadelphia annually honors up to ten local nonprofit organizations in recognition of their exceptional achievements, overall excellence, and best practices in contributing to a healthier Greater Philadelphia. Individual awards of unrestricted funding are $50,000. Competing for an award is a two-step process and past IMPACT Award applicants must register again for consideration in 2025.
Step 1 – Registration: Organizations must first register through the 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards Registration Form.
The registration period that closes on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Philadelphia Foundation staff will review and either approve or decline your organization’s initial eligibility. If your registration is approved, you will be sent an email notification with a link to submit an application.
Step 2 – Application: An application link will be active for invited organizations to apply online. Applications must be completed by Thursday, May 8, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
Giving Circle Women’s Connection Philadelphia
The Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia (formerly known as TTN Philadelphia Giving Circle) mission is to support local nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of women and children in the City of Philadelphia by raising funds for collective donor-advised philanthropy.
Henrietta Tower Wurts
Grants from The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial support programs in which a modest grant can play a significant part and which have meaningful goals in relation to the total resources committed to them.
Applications are now open. Click here to apply.