funding
Jun. 13, 2016 3:07 pm
What these cuts to federal homeless shelter funding mean for Philadelphia
While shelters across the country suffer, Philadelphia is able to remain a competitive contender for HUD dollars due to its focus on providing permanent housing options.
purpose
Apr. 20, 2016 10:33 am
This Knight Cities Challenge winner is bringing pick-up jam sessions outdoors
Little Music Studio is coming to a public space near you.
funding
Mar. 14, 2016 2:32 pm
Meet the new, improved, $15 million-strong Fund for Quality
William Penn Foundation pumped triple its initial investment into the fund, which works with high-quality childcare providers.
funding
Feb. 25, 2016 10:52 am
A Philly civic tech project landed $35K from the Knight Prototype Fund
Visible Contracts builds interactive visualizations that make Philadelphia's procurement data more transparent and easily digestible.
results
Feb. 19, 2016 11:04 am
Cultural Data Project is now DataArts
And hoo, boy, does it look good.
purpose
Dec. 22, 2015 4:27 pm
With $1.5M in federal grants, Azavea sets its sights on climate change awareness
With U.S. Department of Energy funds lining its pockets, the GIS firm will expand upon the work it's already done developing a prototype that examines climate change in communities.
method
Dec. 22, 2015 8:00 am
This public-private coalition is trying a new approach to litter control on 52nd street
Three words: artisan trash cans.
funding
Aug. 17, 2015 2:46 pm
Philadelphia Geek Awards and OACCE announce $2000 grant fund to support geeky projects
To celebrate the 5th year of the Philadelphia Geek Awards, the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is partnering with the Philadelphia Geek Awards to launch a grant fund of $2000. The award was announced by Lindsay T. So, Research & Policy Associate at OACCE, and Eric Smith, Philadelphia Geek Awards Producer, at […]
purpose
Feb. 17, 2015 3:14 pm
Expect Tons of “Performances in Public Spaces” This Year- Mayor Nutter and OACCE Announce Grantees
Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) announced the first grantees for the Performances in Public Spaces program. The program provides grant money to artists and art organizations to cover all costs associated with presenting performances in select parks and plazas across the city. All the grantee’s performances will take […]
funding
Nov. 4, 2014 12:59 pm
For Schools, Nonprofits with Environmental Ed Programs, SCA Seeks Grant Applicants
SCA, a Swedish hygiene company with offices across the U.S., is seeking applicants from the Greater Philadelphia area for its environmental education-focused grant program. Schools and nonprofits serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade can request up to $5,000 for environmental education programs and projects. The online submission process closes on November 15. SCA, which […]