COMMUNITY
IMPACT GRANT

2026 PROGRAM DETAILS

The William Penn Foundation (WPF) has awarded $8 million to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) to serve as an intermediary for a four-year initiative supporting small arts and culture organizations. This initiative will provide unrestricted general operating support grants (Community Impact Grant) and capacity-strengthening services to grantees.

PCF will administer the 2026 Community Impact Grant to award additional funds to a subset of its 2026 Art & Culture grantees. Qualified applicants must have an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less and meet additional criteria that will be reviewed through a panel process. PCF’s established grantmaking process ensures that these funds reach organizations whose work strengthens communities, expands access to arts and culture, and fosters equity across the city.

The purpose of this grant is to sustain the missions of small organizations that make important contributions to their communities. These organizations are rooted in and engaged with their communities creating meaningful cultural experiences, nurturing local artists, and reflecting Philadelphia’s diverse voices. Through its role as intermediary, PCF combines its deep community-rooted knowledge with WPF’s investment to strengthen the capacity and impact of small art and culture organizations that are vital to the city’s ecosystem.

Capacity Building Program:
In addition to financial support, recipients of the 2026 Community Impact Grant will receive access to capacity-building workshops; covering topics such as organizational development, financial planning, and marketing, as well as a capacity-building stipend to invest in an initiative of their choice, helping to strengthen their long-term impact and sustainability.

A Note from The William Penn Foundation:
‍The William Penn Foundation’s Arts and Culture program supports opportunities that expand access to diverse, inclusive, and high-quality arts and culture experiences. It values arts and culture organizations and programming that remove barriers to participation and engagement for those who have been historically marginalized or excluded, and consider the needs, and voices of community members to ensure efforts are relevant, inclusive, and responsive.

► To learn more about program eligibility requirements, restrictions, and benefits, view our 2026 Grant Program Resource Guide here.