Program Details
Program Name
- Philadelphia DAO Forfeiture Fund 2025 – Housing, Food Security, Anti-Poverty and Racial Justice
Description
- Forfeiture Fund
- Pursuant to its obligations under the Pennsylvania Controlled Substances Forfeiture Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 5802, and the final order entered on February 17, 2021(Sourovelis v. City of Philadelphia, Civ. Action No. 2:14-cv-04687-ER), the Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia must utilize funds forfeited to it to support community-based anti-crime and anti-narcotics organizations.
Organizations which are selected for funding will support programs which address
- Food Insecurity OR
- Housing Insecurity
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 $950,000 or less. Grants are limited to organizations working with people in the city and county of Philadelphia.
The deadline to apply is December 12, 2025.
Funding priorities
The Forfeiture Fund will accept applications from community-based organizations offering programs that align with fund guidelines and a single focus area for each grant cycle. Applications which attempt to address all of the focus areas in a single application are likely to be declined.
Grants will range from $10,000 to $50,000, with an average grant size of $20,000.
PLEASE NOTE: previous grantees must have completed the funded program, expended all grant funds and submitted final narrative and financial reports to be eligible.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in Philadelphia (may be fiscally sponsored). If a fiscal sponsor is identified, please be aware the funds must be distributed to the fiscal sponsor.
- 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
Application Process
Organizations that meet basic eligibility requirements are asked to complete an application and upload supplemental documents. Applications cannot be considered until the following supplemental documents have been submitted:
The total number of application submissions will be capped at 100 organizations. If you have any questions please email
[email protected].
