For nonprofits serving this population:

Disadvantaged children and youth and/or the elderly in Philadelphia.

Priority given to:

• Priority will be given to organizations with budgets under $1.5 million and
• Organizations offering holistic programming

Ineligible organizations/proposals under HTWM: 

• Organizations that have received three (3) consecutive years of funding from HTWM 
• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sexual or religious preference, age, disability or gender 
• Organizations with budgets over $1.5 million. Organizations previously funded with budgets greater $1.5 million are eligible to apply (but their current budgets should not exceed $2.5 million.) 
• Schools (including private, charter schools). Schools are eligible to apply if they meet all eligibility criteria and the programs are available to the public. 
• Organizations that engage exclusively in mutual aid, cash assistance, regranting, provision of sporting equipment or relief programs (short-term emergency of crisis response)
• Requests for galas, event sponsorships and tickets for programming 
• Organizations serving fewer than 30 youth or elderly individuals in a fiscal year 
• Professional or social networking organizations 
• Proposals requesting assistance for religious or political purposes 

Note: Applications for national, state or regional organizations may be considered if they have significant and defining programs serving residents in Philadelphia County.

Common requirements for all grant applicants:

• Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status or be fiscally sponsored
• Operating budget under $1.5 million
  • Priority will be given to organizations with budgets under $1.5 million
  • Organizations previously funded by HTWM with budgets greater than $1.5 million are eligible to apply but their current budgets should not exceed $2.5 million  
• Organizations with deficits exceeding 10% of their operating budget for two consecutive fiscal years will not be considered 
• Organizations must serve Philadelphia County (Organizations operating exclusively outside Philadelphia County are not eligible to apply)
• Organization must be able to provide one year of financial data 
• Organization must have at least a 2-year track record of work  
• Organization must be able to demonstrate that the voice of the community served is incorporated into the program This should go beyond surveys or participant data 
• Holistic programming 
• Organizations with a valid Bureau of Charitable Organization Certification 

Amounts of grants:

$1,000 to $5,000

Types of projects funding:

Programs or General Operating Support for organizations serving disadvantaged children and youth and/or the elderly.

NOTE: Applications to support summer programs/camps should be submitted at the February 1 deadline. 

Application deadline:

There are two (2) application deadlines throughout the year: February 1 and September 1.