RFP to connect families with public benefits, tax credits – Aug 1

Posted by William Penn Foundation on July 23, 2024

William Penn Foundation issues RFP to connect families with public benefits, tax credits

Founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, the William Penn Foundation (WPF) aims to play an important role in improving the quality of life in greater Philadelphia.

The foundation’s Children and Families program was created to expand access to programs and resources that support the healthy development and academic success of young children in Philadelphia. Through the program, the foundation has issued an RFP to connect families with public benefits and tax credits and help increase the number of individuals in Philadelphia who are able to access the public benefits and tax credits for which they are eligible. Funding will be limited to projects that will positively impact families with young children, ages 0 to 8, living in the City of Philadelphia.

WPF has $7.5 million available to advance this objective, and there is no minimum or maximum amount of funding that organizations may request. At least $1 million will be reserved for grants to organizations that have budgets under $1 million per year and/or are led by individuals who are members of groups with a history of discrimination or exclusion. Project budgets should cover up to three years of funding and may include up to three months for planning.

Organizations that propose projects in partnership with other applicants will be considered on their individual merits. However, the foundation recognizes that making significant progress on the objective is difficult and encourages organizations to include partnerships that leverage complementary strengths, resources, and expertise to reach proposed goals.

To be eligible, applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) public charities or operate under a public charity fiduciary. Public charities include community-based organizations, schools, and educational institutions, and other types of public-serving groups. Government entities are also eligible to apply.

Applicants are asked to submit a proposal on the foundation online submission system by August 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. A WPF team will review all proposals and notify applicants by August 16, 2024 if they have been selected to move forward in the review process. Site visits will be conducted between August 19 and September 6, 2024, with project implementation to begin by November 2024.

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

Deadline: August 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET (Proposal)