Feet First Philly Launches 4th Year Of Pedestrian Enhancement Mini-Grant Program; Webinar Aug. 24

The volunteer-led pedestrian advocacy organization Feet First Philly, a project of the Clean Air Council, launched the fourth round of their Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program to fund projects aimed at improving Philadelphia’s pedestrian environment. 

The deadline for applications is October 9.

Aug. 24 Webinar

If you are interested in applying or want more information, attend the webinar on August 24 at 6:00 p.m.  Click Here to register.

The mini-grant winners receive funding ranging from $500 to $2,000 to create public space enhancements and safety improvements.

In 2020, FFP launched its first pedestrian enhancement mini-grant program with seven projects that were led by and benefited local communities. Since then, the program has awarded 34 mini-grants to local organizations all over Philadelphia. 

These projects provided funding for extended efforts to clean up the Cobbs Creek Trail, create a pocket park for community members to access and engage with, hire a contractor to do reconstruction of a severely damaged sidewalk in Kensington, paint a mural on a newsstand, add amenities to a local meadow to make it a walking destination, install bike racks to prevent illegal parking and so much more. 

With the mini-grant funding, FFP and its partner organizations have been able to enhance public spaces in Philadelphia in unique ways. 

“The mini-grant program has successfully funded 32 projects that include Kensington Neighborhood Association, Village of Arts and Humanities, Hunting Park Community Garden, Cobbs Creek Ambassadors, ACHEIVEability and so many more,” said Nick Zuwiala-Rogers, Clean Air Council Transportation Program Director. “We’ve had a lot of new grant proposals come in to expand the program. We’re so excited that we can continue to fund community and pedestrian improvements.”

“Pedestrian advocacy projects bring communities around Philadelphia together to create safer and healthier spaces,” said Titania Markland, Clean Air Council Transportation Outreach Coordinator. “They allow for people from all walks of life to come together and make this city a safer and healthier place. Through the mini-grant, we can give Philadelphians the ability to build their communities in ways that benefit their neighbors.” 

Safety is a top priority for this program and applicants are encouraged to identify ways their project can improve safety in their communities.

FFP received funding from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for the mini-grants. 

Read the  Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program request for proposals.  Applicants can email tmarkland@cleanair.org to set up a one on one meeting with Clean Air Council staff to discuss their project ideas.

Funding limits the amount of amazing projects the program can support, but supporters can help. 

Every $2,000 raised means one more project gets funding, and a community in Philadelphia can improve a public space in a way that reflects their vision for more walkable, safe, and accessible neighborhoods. 

Feet First Philly has set up a donation page with funds raised going directly to supporting more mini-grants. Make an impact with a gift today, and help fund more public space enhancement projects in Philadelphia. Support this program here.

For more information, visit the Feet First Philly website.

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