efforts to prevent homelessness – Jan 31

Posted by William Penn Foundation on January 14, 2025

William Penn Foundation invites applications for efforts to prevent homelessness

With a focus on connecting people to opportunities in the Philadelphia region, the William Penn Foundation (WPF) is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all.

The foundation has issued an RFP for efforts to prevent homelessness for families with young children. According to the foundation, Philadelphia faces significant challenges related to affordable housing, a lack of sufficient supply, and housing instability. The city’s housing market has seen rising demand, but wages have not kept pace with housing costs, leading to affordability issues for many residents. Helping families stay in their homes requires a multifaceted approach that addresses immediate needs and long-term sustainability.

WPF seeks to support efforts that increase access to interventions that prevent homelessness for families with young children. Funding will be limited to projects that will positively impact families with young children aged 0-8.

Funding may be directed to efforts that provide critical, in-time supports that help stabilize a family’s housing in the short-term and/or provide holistic supports that promote long-term stability. Please note, under this RFP, the foundation will only consider proposals to support interventions focused on preventing homelessness.

The foundation requests proposals for up to three years of funding and WPF has $7.5 million available to advance this objective at this time. The maximum amount of funding that organizations may request for direct expenses is $800,000 over three years. At least $1 million of the total amount awarded under this RFP will be reserved for grants to organizations that have budgets under $2 million per year and/or are led by individuals who are members of groups with a history of discrimination or exclusion.

Applicants must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or operate under a public charity fiduciary (fiscal sponsor). Public charities include community-based organizations, schools and educational institutions, and other types of public-serving groups. Government entities are also eligible to apply. Proposed projects must occur in Philadelphia and serve families who are residents of Philadelphia.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the William Penn Foundation website.

Deadline: January 31, 2025


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