Soak It Up Adoption Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Purpose: Provides grant funding for communities to help implement and maintain green stormwater infrastructure (GSI).
PIDC's Role: PIDC serves as a conduit for the Philadelphia Water Department to administer the Soak It Up Adoption Program.
Geographic Scope: Philadelphia
What They Fund:
- Implementation of green stormwater infrastructure
- Maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure
Eligible Applicants: Communities (community organizations, neighborhood groups, etc.)
Contact & More Information:
- For detailed information and application requirements, contact the Philadelphia Water Department
- Contact PIDC's conduit finance team for guidance: 215-496-8020 or protected email
- Address: 1500 Market Street Suite 3500 West, Philadelphia, PA 19102
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are processed through the Philadelphia Water Department, not directly through PIDC.
Steps:
- Visit the Philadelphia Water Department website for Soak It Up Adoption Program details
- Review eligibility requirements and application materials for community organizations
- Submit application to Philadelphia Water Department
- If awarded, PIDC will assist as program conduit
For Assistance:
- Contact Philadelphia Water Department for detailed application instructions
- Contact PIDC's conduit finance team for guidance
- Phone: 215-496-8020
- Email: protected email
What Pidc Local Development Corporation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 39
- Total given
- $1.97M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $5,858–$696K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; West Chester, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
The Trust for Public Land · Philadelphia, PA
Pass- through
$696K
Ruggiero Plante Land Design LLC · Philadelphia, PA
Pass- through
$365K
Tyisha Beckham · Philadelphia, PA
Pass- through
$96K
Women's Opportunity Resource Center · Philadelphia, PA
Pass- through
$52K
CC Phila 21 LLC · Philadelphia, PA
Pass- through
$35K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Environment
- Water
- Community services
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
Essential Utilities Protect Your Drinking Water Grant
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc
Amount
US $2,500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Adams County Fund for the Environment Grant
Adams County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
February 13, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
The Campbell Foundation Grants
The Keith Campbell Foundation
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
January 29, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program
Pidc Local Development Corporation
Amount
Up to $5,000 per scholarship (up to 2 awarded)
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
PIDC-D'Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development
Pidc Local Development Corporation
Amount
Up to $2,500 per scholarship (up to 2 awarded)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Stormwater Grants Program
Pidc Local Development Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ready to apply for Soak It Up Adoption Program?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Soak It Up Adoption Program. Now let's win it.