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Neighborhood Collaboration Grant

Overview: An annual grant that encourages park stewards to team up and collaborate with other public space advocates in their community, including library friends groups and recreation advisory council members.

Funding Partners: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Friends of the Free Library, and the Knight Foundation

Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, PA

Eligible Applicants:

  • Park Friends Groups

  • Library Friends Groups

  • Recreation Advisory Council members

  • Public space advocates
  • Focus Areas:

  • Cultural and environmental community projects

  • Collaboration between parks and libraries

  • Community programming and activation
  • Contact: Fairmount Park Conservancy, Ohio House, 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131

  • Phone: 215.988.9334

  • Fax: 215.988.9335
  • Background: The 2020 grants supported 10 dynamic programs including Culture at the Park, Nature Walks & Garden Parties, Healthy Healing events, Horticulture Clubs, Teen Leadership Programs, and various park-library collaborations.

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