Program Details
Program Name
- Philadelphia DAO Forfeiture Fund Summer 2026 – Community Revitalization, Neighborhood Beautification and Environmental Justice Program
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 which are selected for funding will support programs which address
- Community Revitalization
- Neighborhood Beautification
- Environmental Justice
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 community groups with small to medium-sized budgets, at or below$2.5 million or less.
Grants are limited to organizations working with people in the city and county of Philadelphia.
Deadline
The deadline to apply is July 02, 2026.
Applications will be limited to a maximum of 100 organizations.
Funding priorities
The Forfeiture Fund will accept applications from community-based organizations offering programs that align with fund guidelines and focus areas for each grant cycle. The fourth application cycle for FY2026 will open June 8, 2026, and is limited to organizations that provide community revitalization, neighborhood beautification and environmental justice projects.
Grants will range from $5,000 to $50,000, with an average grant size of $25,000.
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) providing programs aimed at preventing or interrupting violence, preventing addiction, assisting with recovery and rehabilitation from addiction, and/or focused on reintegration and finding gainful employment after imprisonment.
- 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.
- A dedicated group of volunteers who are engaged in program delivery
If a fiscal sponsor is listed, please be aware the funds must be distributed to the fiscal sponsor. If you need additional information about fiscal sponsorship, you may visit the website of the following organizations:
Social Impact Commons on the page Fiscal Sponsorship 101
The National Council on Nonprofits page on Fiscal Sponsorship for Nonprofits
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:
