YOUTHadelphia Grant 2025 – Apply by Jul 24

Posted by Philadelphia Foundation on July 15, 2025

YOUTHadelphia grants support youth leadership development programs/projects consisting of social and political themes and content in program/project curriculum; and help young people build skills/capacities to be decision makers and action-oriented social problem solvers.

• Five grants, each $10K, will be awarded to nonprofit organizations (Two $10K grants will be awarded to nonprofits operating in zip codes 19120 or 19140, Three $10K grants will be awarded to nonprofits operating in zip codes 19139, 19143 or 19104)
• Serves youth ages 0 – 18 who are residents of Philadelphia
• Nonprofit must be based in Philadelphia in one of the following zip codes: 19120, 10140, 19139, 19143, 19104
• If selected for a virtual site visit, the nonprofit organization must have at least two current youth participants under the age of 18 lead the virtual site visit

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a 501 (c) (3) or fiscally sponsored by a 501 (c) (3)
• Project/Program is based in Philadelphia in one of the following zip codes: 19120, 19140, 19139, 19143, 19104
• 100% of those served by project/program can be categorized as children (0 to 12) or youth (13 to 18)
• At least 70% of youth served by project/program can be categorized as low-income.
• 100% of youth served by project/program reside in Philadelphia (CITY/COUNTY).
• Child abuse clearances are up to date including PA Child abuse, criminal history, and FBI fingerprinting for all project/program staff and volunteers working with project/program youth.
• A full time equivalent employee is dedicated to the proposed project/program.

Video and E-Applications Due: Thursday, July 24, 2025 at midnight
Final Decisions Announced:  August 15th, 2025

Learn more and apply here.

For any questions please reach out to: youthgrants@philafound.org