For FY26, PCF is implementing an interim grantmaking process to refine its funding model with community input, ensuring a fair, equitable, and sustainable approach for FY27 and beyond. This transitional year reflects PCF’s commitment to its mission, values, and strategic pillars, and supports a trust-based, community-informed process. (Click here to explore Strategic Plan Phase 1)
PCF funds art and culture organizations across artistic disciplines and cultural practices. We strive to define art & culture broadly. Art & culture connect us through our pasts, presents, and futures. While interrelated, they can also exist separately.
Art is the expression of creativity. Culture is the shared experience of ancestries, environments, histories, traditions, and values.
This grant cycle includes important updates to eligibility, funding structure, and review processes. Both new and returning applicants are encouraged to apply.
2026 grant CYCLE COMING SOON!
nOVEMBER 12, 2025
Application Live
dECEMBER 3, 2025
Learn more at the Grant Info Session
jANUARY 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Review Process Begins
Spring 2026
Grant Awards Announced
Resources
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Strategic Plan -Phase 1
Explore Strategic Plan Phase 1 here - PCF's new Art & Culture Definition, Mission, Values, and more!
Application Resource Guide
View this year's Resource Guide if you're looking for more information to help you complete the application.
2026 Eligibility Guidelines
Info Session Registration
Join PCF staff, board members, and partners on November 6th for important Strategic Planning and Program Updates. Register here!
Join PCF staff on December 3rd to learn about this year's eligibility, Submittable tips, SMU DataArts tools, and more. Register here!
Submittable Resource
If you're new to using Submittable watch this instructional video How to Use Submittable. You can also check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
SMU DataArts Support
Learn more about SMU DataArts Support.
2026 Community Impact Grant
Read the Press Release from WPF here.
Read PCF's Press Release here (coming soon).
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Deadline to apply is Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:59PM ET.
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Funded By the City of Philadelphia
Thank the Mayor & City Council!
Now more than ever, it is critical that the City understands its impact on Philadelphia's art & culture community through its allocation to PCF.
Share the impact that the Philadelphia Cultural Fund’s grant has on your organization and the Philadelphians you serve.
Write, tweet, educate, involve and THANK THEM.
