Grants

Edna G. Kynett Memorial Foundation ∫ William Penn Fnd-Arts & Culture ∫ Joseph Robert Foundation ∫ Wawa Foundation ∫

The Edna G. Kynett Memorial Foundation funds programs located in the Delaware Valley Region, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Berks, and Lehigh Counties, as well as Camden County, New Jersey and New Castle County, Delaware.

The Foundation currently accepts proposals in any of three broad areas: community health, professional education, and research. The Board particularly encourages proposals that:

  1. Aim to improve cardiac health and wellness among populations with a higher-than-average risk of heart disease, especially those underserved by our current healthcare system.
  2. Incorporate innovative approaches that emphasize prevention, demonstrate a significant return on investment and demonstrate evidence of efficacy and sustainability.

Community health programs should focus on cardiac health and well-being along the life spectrum, particularly in underserved, high risk communities. The Board is particularly interested in proposals that incorporate one or more of the following approaches:

    1. Increasing physical activity and/or healthy eating;
    2. Evaluating the effectiveness of using social media and/or digital tools among parents, teachers, health care providers, and community health workers to improve cardiovascular health;
    3. Linking to clinical settings to support health literacy and compliance;
    4. Providing community screening for, education about, and interventions addressing cardiovascular risk factors;
    5. Addressing individual compliance with prescribed medical care; and
    6. Engaging both parents/primary caregivers and children (for programs focused on children).

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The Foundation seeks to support efforts that connect more Philadelphians to high-quality arts and culture experiences that reflect the cultural diversity of the region and contribute to its vibrancy. We will prioritize support for performances, exhibitions, and other arts and culture projects designed to address historic inequities of access to arts and culture experiences.

We are requesting proposals for projects up to two years in duration that will increase opportunities for people across the region to engage with a range of high-quality arts and culture experiences. This funding opportunity is for organizations with less than $750,000 in annual operating expenses. Projects should have activities beginning after February 2026. Proposed projects must focus on inclusive and equitable opportunities presented in welcoming ways to people with diverse abilities and backgrounds. After reviewing proposals WPF will conduct site visits and gather additional information from a limited number of applicants.

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. Proposals that include a “series” or multiple activities must be unified by a clear curatorial premise.

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 $3 million available to advance this objective through this RFP. WPF values diverse approaches from various organizations and communities to address the objective. We aim to attract and fund a range of projects. There is no minimum amount of funding that projects may request. And while there is no absolute maximum amount that can be requested, the most competitive proposals will be those with total grant requests of under $300,000 (over two years). The grant amount requested should be commensurate with the contributions 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 are led by individuals who are members of groups with a history of discrimination or exclusion.

WPF_Arts_and_Culture_Programming_RFP_Fall_2025_FINAL.pdf

The Joseph Robert Foundation is a small Pennsylvania private foundation whose primary purposes are to provide financial support for the visual arts, animal welfare, and the environment. Our support is exclusively limited to the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

The Joseph Robert Foundation makes grants in the following focus areas:

Arts

  • Program, project, or general operating support to non-profit organizations that promote/conduct innovative, experimental, community and/or collaborative programming, primarily in the visual arts.
  • Exhibitions that provide opportunities for emerging or under-recognized artists.
  • Interdisciplinary or collaborative programming that includes a visual arts component.

Animal Welfare

  • Program support and general operating support to animal welfare organizations, including, but not limited to, no-kill shelters, sanctuaries, wildlife centers, animal adoption centers, and animal protection organizations.

Environment and Sustainable Resources Management

  • Program, research, training and education, and general operating support to environmental organizations that promote sustainable resources and innovative solutions to environmental problems.
  • Programs and projects that work to protect the environment by addressing climate change, pollution, and the use of land and water resources.
  • Community-based educational environmental initiatives, as well as community-based projects that enhance the quality of urban life through gardens, parks and other environmental endeavors.

The Foundation makes general operating grants and/or program/project grants.

Funding is focused in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

The first step is to submit a Letter of Interest. Deadlines for Letters of Interest are April 30 and October 30.

Wawa Foundation
October 31, 2025
The Wawa Foundation

The Wawa Foundation provides financial grants on a local, regional and national level ensuring that our commitment extends from the local communities Wawa serves. Only registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations operating in Wawa’s areas are eligible to apply. Organizations must fall into The Wawa Foundation’s three key areas of focus: Health, Hunger and Everyday Heroes.
Our submission windows for grants over $2,500 for the year will be the months of January, April, July and October. Qualified organizations can submit grant requests and Letters of Inquiry during those timeframes. Requests will be reviewed and organizations will receive a response before the next grant submission window opens.

The Wawa Foundation has designated grant-making cycles during the calendar year. During those cycles, we accept online applications and Letters of Inquiry related to our areas of focus and funding priorities. If The Wawa Foundation approves the online Letter of Inquiry, the charitable organization may be requested to submit further information.