How We Fund
The Creative Communities program funds arts, culture, and public space projects and initiatives that reflect the diversity of the region’s people, their cultural traditions, and their everyday lives. Learn more about our updated grantmaking process, eligibility requirements, and grantmaking timeline.
What We're Learning
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Pennsylvania Democratic House Policy Committee Hearing
On August 10th, William Penn Foundation was invited to share testimony at the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee hearing focusing on investments in public space and the benefits they... -
VIDEO: Creative Communities Research and Grantmaking Program Briefing
The Creative Communities program hosted an informational webinar on two recent research projects exploring the benefits of arts, culture, and public space and how they...
Creative Communities Recent News
- “Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures,” Providing Multi-Year Grants to BIPOC Arts Organizations is now accepting Applications
- William Penn and Mellon foundations give $8 million to Philly arts and culture groups hit by COVID-19
- The Andrew W. Mellon and William Penn Foundations Announce $8 Million in COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Support for Philadelphia Arts Organizations