Grant Programs

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Nonprofit Status: The lead applicant must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or have a fiscal sponsor
• Geographic Focus: The proposed work must primarily benefit Greater Philadelphia
• Behavioral Health Focus: The work must address a complex issue related to mental health, substance use, or emotional wellbeing
• Systems-Change Approach: The proposed effort must seek to change or meaningfully influence policies, practices, resource flows, or power dynamics
• Collaborative Capacity: Applicants must demonstrate the relationships, experience, and capacity needed to undertake a sustained systems-change effort

The Scattergood Transformation Fund is currently an invitation-only opportunity.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Nonprofit Status: The applicant must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or have a fiscal sponsor
• Geographic Focus: The proposed project must primarily benefit Greater Philadelphia
• Behavioral Health Focus: The project must address an issue related to mental health, substance use, or emotional wellbeing.
• New Concept OR Unique Partnership: Funding must support a promising approach and/or a unique partnership
• Community Relevance: The idea must respond to a need or opportunity informed by the people it is intended to benefit
• Learning Plan: Applicants must identify what they want to test or learn and how the learning will shape future decisions

Daring Ideas grants are currently an invitation-only opportunity.

For organizations to be eligible for funding from the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness, they must meet the following requirements: 

• Nonprofit Status: The organization must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code or have a fiscal sponsor.
• Geographic Location: The organization must be located in the Greater Philadelphia region, operating in one or more of the following counties: Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County.
• Organizational Budget Size: The organization must have an annual budget of $10 million or less.
• Mission: The organization must serve immigrant communities as a core part of its mission. 
• Representation: The organization must show that they are working to advance leadership of immigrants by building a leadership team and board that reflects the community they serve.

The Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness provides flexible, unrestricted support to organizations. Grant awards include: 

• Sustaining Grants: $30,000 
• Pipeline Grants: $15,000

In addition to grant awards, all organizations receive a $1,000 stipend to participate in a Community of Practice which meets monthly during the grant period.

The Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness utilizes a participatory grantmaking process to award grants. 

• Grant Strategy Development: Each year, the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) reviews the grantmaking strategy for the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness. They review the work done in previous grant cycles and work to develop and update the mission and goals, eligibility criteria, grant awards, etc. 

• Application Period: The Community Fund releases a Request for Proposals to which eligible organizations respond. 

• Due Diligence: The Scattergood Foundation team reviews applications to ensure that all organizations meet the eligibility requirements. 

• Granting Group Review: All eligible applications are passed along to a granting group for review. The granting group is composed of first- and second-generation immigrants who bring both lived experience and deep community knowledge to the review process. The review process includes individual application review, small group discussion, and collective decision-making. 

• Notification, Contracting, and Payment: All applicants are notified of their award status. If awarded, organizations contract with the Scattergood Foundation and are paid via Bill.com. 

• Grant Period: Organizations carry out their programming over a one-year grant period. 
• Community of Practice: During the grant year, organizations participate in a Community of Practice that meets monthly both in-person and virtually. Topics of discussion are co-created with grantee partners. The Community of Practice is facilitated by Taina Estremera from Strategy Arts.

Applications for the next grant cycle will open in early 2027.

Statement from the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness Community Advisory Committee (CAC): 

At this moment of heightened uncertainty for immigrant communities across Pennsylvania—including in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties—the CAC has made the decision to structure this grant cycle as a renewal-focused cycle, including both sustaining grants for current grantees and a limited number of smaller pipeline grants.

This grant cycle will not include an open application process. 

We recognize that open calls are an important part of equitable and participatory philanthropy. However, in the current political climate—where immigrant-serving organizations are navigating policy shifts, safety concerns, and increased demand—we believe it is essential to prioritize stability and continuity for organizations that are already funded and actively serving communities.

The CAC has also determined that renewals will not be offered in the next grant cycle. Instead, we will work over the coming year to design a participatory process that allows for multi-year grants and reopens access to a broader pool of applicants, including but not limited to previous grantees of the Community Fund. Our goal is to create a cycle that strengthens long-term sustainability while remaining rooted in community decision-making. 

We remain committed to transparency, shared power, and community-led strategy. The Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness exists to support immigrant communities to live with dignity and joy—and we will continue to adapt our approach to meet this moment with care, responsibility, and collective leadership.

The KCR Fund supports and partners with organizations that affirm and aspire to these principles and values:

• Building social cohesion, collaboration, and connectivity
• Utilizing trauma-informed principles and practices
• Being informed by community voices
• Advancing equity and racial and social justice
• Demonstrating cultural competence and relevance
• Being informed by lived experience, data, and evidence

The KCR Fund provides support for organizations doing work in six key areas identified as top priorities by residents and community leaders:

• Beautification and Blight Removal
• Building Resilience, Promoting Wellness, and Addressing Community Trauma
• Connecting Residents to Resources
• Public Safety
• Workforce Development and Training
• Youth Development

For organizations to be eligible for funding from the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness, they must meet the following requirements: 

• Nonprofit Status: The organization must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code or have a fiscal sponsor.
• Geographic Location: The organization must be physically located OR able to demonstrate a track record of consistent service within the KCR Fund’s geographic boundaries, which extend north to south from Erie Ave. to Cumberland and Lehigh Aves., and east to west from Castor and Aramingo Aves. to Germantown Ave. View a live map of the KCR footprint here.
• Organizational Budget Size: While smaller, grassroots groups are encouraged to apply, there are no minimum or maximum budget limits for eligibility. However, organizations with a budget of $1 million or greater will need to explain within the application how this grant would impact/fit into their organization’s budget.
• Previous recipients of KCR Fund grants: If the organization has previously received funding from the KCR Fund, they must have spent down all dollars from their previous grant and satisfied all reporting requirements.

The Kensington Community Resilience Fund provides flexible, unrestricted support to organizations. Grant awards include: 

• Community Resilience Grants: $10,000 
• Community Momentum Grants: $3,000

The Kensington Community Resilience Fund utilizes a participatory grantmaking process to award grants. 

• Grant Strategy Development: Each year, the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) reviews the grantmaking strategy for the KCR Fund. They review the work done in previous grant cycles and work to develop and update the mission and goals, eligibility criteria, grant awards, etc. 

• Application Period: The KCR Fund releases a Request for Proposals to which eligible organizations respond. 

• Due Diligence: The Scattergood Foundation team reviews applications to ensure that all organizations meet the eligibility requirements. 

• Granting Group Review: All eligible applications are passed along to a granting group for review. The granting group is composed of Kensington residents who bring both lived experience and deep community knowledge to the review process. The review process includes individual application review, small group discussion, and collective decision-making. 

• Notification, Contracting, and Payment: All applicants are notified of their award status. If awarded, organizations contract with the Scattergood Foundation and are paid via Bill.com. 

• Grant Period: Organizations carry out their programming over a one-year grant period. 
• Capacity Building and Peer Learning: During the grant year, organizations can participate in capacity building and peer learning opportunities.

Applications will be scored according to criteria that aligns with application questions and requirements, including:

• Organization Track Record
• Quality and Clarity of Grant Application
• Alignment with Grant Focus Area(s)
• Commitment to Community-Identified Guidelines and Values
• Reach and Impact within Community
• Overall impressions, concerns, and recommendation

Scoring will serve as one aspect of the review process but will not be the only determinant. CGG members will have the opportunity to discuss each grant regardless of initial scoring. They will be directed to evaluate applications based on the content and ideas presented, and to refrain from evaluating applications based on style of writing, spelling and grammar.

Current Grant Cycle: 

• June 2025 – October 2026: Extended grant period 

The KCR Fund CAC is currently working to develop the strategy for its sixth cycle of grants. More information to come.