Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund 2026

Program Details

Current Cycle

• Philadelphia DAO Forfeiture Fund 2026 – Summer Camps, Cycling, Swimming & Athletic Programs   

Description

• Forfeiture Fund:
  • Pursuant to its obligations under the Pennsylvania Controlled Substances Forfeiture Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 5802, and the final order entered on February 17, 2021(Sourovelis v. City of Philadelphia, Civ. Action No. 2:14-cv-04687-ER), the Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia must utilize funds forfeited to it to support community-based anti-crime and anti-narcotics organizations.

Organizations may request support for:

• Summer Camps 
• Cycling 
• Swimming 
• Athletic Programs  

Organizations may use funds to support anti-crime, anti-drug, anti-violence initiatives consistent with guidance from the Office of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania and the United States Department of Justice. A non-exhaustive list of permissible uses based on these sources will be provided to grantee organizations. The Fund will prioritize requests from grassroots community groups with smaller budgets, defined as $950,000 or less. Grants are limited to organizations working with people in the city and county of Philadelphia.

The deadline to apply is March 27, 2026.

Funding priorities

The Forfeiture Fund will accept applications from community-based organizations offering programs that align with the guidelines and a single focus area of this grant cycle. Applications which attempt to address all focus areas in a single application are likely to be declined. 

Grants will range from $5,000 to $50,000. 

Priority will be given to: 

• Organizations with annual operating budgets at or below $950,000  

• Organizations that can demonstrate a track record of running a summer camp, cycling, swimming and/or athletic programs 

Eligibility Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: previous grantees must have completed the funded program, expended all grant funds and submitted final narrative and financial reports to be eligible.

•  501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in Philadelphia (may be fiscally sponsored). If a fiscal sponsor is identified, please be aware the funds must be distributed to the fiscal sponsor.
• Track record of delivering programming that helps Philadelphians escape poverty and avoid crime and drug addiction so that they may live productive, successful, and fulfilling lives.

Application Process

Organizations that meet basic eligibility requirements are asked to complete an application and upload supplemental documents. Applications cannot be considered until the following supplemental documents have been submitted:

• 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter
• List of Board of Directors
• Organizational Budget (MUST INCLUDE both Revenues and Expenses)
• Project Budget
• Prior year financial statement
• PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations Certificate

The total number of application submissions will be capped at 100 organizations. If you have any questions please email [email protected].

Click here for a link to the DAO reporting form. 

Application due date March 27, 2026