How much funding does Philabundance Capacity Grants provide?

Philabundance Capacity Grants provides $250,000 total for 2025-2027 period in funding.

When is the deadline for Philabundance Capacity Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Philabundance Capacity Grants?

Eligible applicants: Community-based nonprofits. Geography: Faith-based institutions.

How often is Philabundance Capacity Grants offered?

Philabundance Capacity Grants runs on a every two years cycle.

Philabundance Capacity Grants

Philabundance

Foundation Biennial Grants for Nonprofits Capacity Building Grants Food Security Grants Grants for Food Pantries

Funding Amount

$250,000 total for 2025-2027 period

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Every two years
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Community-based nonprofits

Geography

Faith-based institutions

Other requirements

Philabundance member agencies only.
Member agencies of Philabundance network
Social service agencies
Food pantries and community centers

Overview

Philabundance awards Capacity Grants to member agencies across Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey to provide operational capital needed to allow organizations to remain flexible and adapt to changing needs.

Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey across nine counties, including:

Bucks County
Delaware County
Mercer County
Montgomery County
Philadelphia County
York County
Southern New Jersey

Focus Areas:

Capacity-building infrastructure for food distribution programs
Equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, refrigerated vans
Technology improvements for food distribution network

Eligible Applicants:

Member agencies of Philabundance network
Faith-based institutions
Social service agencies
Community-based nonprofits
Food pantries and community centers

Funding Impact:

To date, $4.4 million in Philabundance Capacity Grants have been allocated for capacity-building infrastructure
2025-2027 cycle: $250,000 awarded to 49 member agencies
Grantees in 2025-2027 include organizations across multiple counties serving food-insecure populations

Contact Information:

Philabundance
3616 South Galloway Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 339-0900
Website: philabundance.org

Full eligibility text

Philabundance member agencies only.

What Philabundance actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 359
Total given: $85.31M
Median grant: $130K
Range: $5,417–$4.07M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 91%, New Jersey 5%, North Carolina 1%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Chester, PA; Camden, NJ.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.