Philadelphia 2026 Neighborhood Celebration Grants Fund

This opportunity is now closed, and award notifications have been sent to all selected grantees. If you have not received a notification from our team, your project was not selected for funding during this grant cycle.

Over 450 neighborhood celebrations submitted applications to the 2026 Neighborhood Celebration Grants Fund. While we would love to support every celebration, there simply were not enough resources to support each applicant, or to provide individual feedback regarding funding decisions at this time. On behalf of Mayor Parker and the City of Philadelphia, we thank you again for your interest and for the important work you do in the community.

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In partnership with the City of Philadelphia and with generous support from PECO and the Exelon Corporation, the Philadelphia City Fund welcomed eligible non-profit organizations to apply for funding to support Philadelphia’s 250th celebration activities during the 2026 calendar year. This opportunity was launched under the leadership of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker in an effort to showcase Philadelphia’s history and put its people at the heart of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Along with major signature events occurring throughout 2026 (including the FIFA World Cup games, Wawa Welcome America Festival 4th of July Concert, MLB All Star Game, and more), the Parker Administration, in line with the Mayor’s Plan for “One Philly, A United City”, presented a vision for events and celebrations planned and produced by neighborhood organizations and community groups to reflect the broad diversity of Philadelphia’s residents, their talents, and interests.

To support this goal, the Parker Administration created the Philadelphia 2026 Neighborhood Celebration Grants Fund to enhance 2026 celebrations across all neighborhoods and Council Districts, ensuring residents benefit from the economic, cultural, and civic opportunities of this historic milestone. This grant opportunity also sought to foster community building and to create opportunities for neighborhood-based entertainment and festivities that spark joy, elevate local culture, and deepen civic pride.

While this opportunity is no longer open, the Call for Applicants and Q&A are available to view. Any questions should be directed to 2026CelebrationGrants@phila.gov.