Connecting Families with Public Benefits and Tax Credits
If an application has already been started in response to this RFP, please visit the Concepts and Proposals in Progress section in the Grantee Portal to view and/or continue the application process.
Background
Due to rising living costs and other barriers to economic mobility, many Philadelphia families face economic challenges.
A study conducted by the Urban Institute in 2024, entitled "Accessing Public Benefits in Philadelphia," suggests that families need simple, convenient ways to apply for benefits and individualized support to eliminate barriers to access to benefits.
Decades of research show that programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the earned income tax-credit (EITC) help in the short-term to stabilize families and reduce household stress as well as improve children’s health status and educational success over the long-term. Removing these barriers not only benefits families and their children but also strengthens the community, fostering equity, economic empowerment, and resilience.
Opportunity Overview
WPF would like to support efforts that 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 0-8, living in the City of Philadelphia.
We are requesting proposals for up to three years of funding. After reviewing proposals, WPF will conduct site visits and gather additional information from a limited number of organizations.
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.
Furthermore, the Foundation recognizes that there are many different tactics or approaches that could be used to advance the objective stated above. All proposals that meet the review criteria described below are encouraged.
WPF has $7.5 million available to advance this objective at this time. There is no minimum or maximum amount of funding that organizations may request. The grant amount requested should be commensurate with the contribution that the project will make to the overall objective.
At least $1 million of the total amount awarded under this RFP 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.
Full Request for Proposals (RFP) and Application
Download the full RFP packet for more information about this opportunity including eligibility, review criteria, learning and evaluation, budget, and link to an application template.
All applications must be submitted through the Grants Portal.
Webinar
Interested organizations are invited to participate in an optional informational webinar on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00AM ET. Following the live webinar, a recording will be posted to this page.