The GreenLight Fund partners with local communities to tackle systemic barriers preventing individuals and families from achieving inclusive prosperity. They identify critical unmet needs caused by racial and economic disparities and scale proven, innovative social programs to create lasting positive change.
Grants Awarded
Philadelphia Portfolio
- Year Awarded:
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2026
- Grant Program:
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Daring Ideas
- Grant Amount:
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$15,000
GreenLight Fund Philadelphia was funded to support its ninth selection cycle, focused on youth mental health, housing stability, the gig economy and entrepreneurship, green career pathways, and chronic absenteeism. Using its GreenLight Method, the organization will identify a proven national nonprofit that addresses a priority need and provide multiyear funding, local partnerships, and on-the-ground support to launch and sustain its work in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Portfolio
- Year Awarded:
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2025
- Grant Program:
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Daring Ideas
- Grant Amount:
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$30,000
GreenLight Fund Philadelphia was funded to support its grant pool for the selection and launch of a proven program addressing a community-identified need in Philadelphia. Through its eighth selection cycle, GreenLight will engage residents and local partners to identify service gaps, evaluate effective programs from across the country, and provide the selected organization with multiyear funding and strategic support to establish and sustain its work locally. Priority areas include youth mental health, college and career pathways, educator diversity and retention, and community safety and wellness.
