Feet First Philly Launches Third Year of Pedestrian Enhancement Mini-Grant Program After Two Successful Years
PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 1, 2022) Feet First Philly (FFP) launched the third season of their public space enhancement mini-grant program that funds projects aimed at improving Philadelphia’s pedestrian environment. The mini-grant winners receive funding from $500 to $2000 to create public space enhancements and safety improvements. FFP is hosting an informational webinar on September 7th for anyone who is interested in learning more about the mini-grants.
FFP is Philly’s only volunteer advocacy group dedicated to pedestrians and sponsored by the Clean Air Council. In 2020, FFP launched its first pedestrian enhancement mini-grant program with seven projects that benefited local communities. The second year of the mini-grant funded nine projects. 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, and so much more. With the mini-grant funding, FFP has been able to enhance public spaces in Philadelphia in unique ways.
“The mini grant program has successfully funded 16 projects that include Kensington include Kensington Neighborhood Association, Village Arts and Humanities, 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 space. Through the mini-grant, we can give Philadelphians the ability to build the city how they see it and how they want it to be.”
FFP received funding from the Department of Public Health for the mini-grants. This year, FFP was awarded $9000 towards funding more mini-grants and received $1000 from University of Pennsylvania students that will be used as a stipend for one or two community members to be a part of the selection committee. The funding is split into $500 to $2000 mini-grants for the projects. If you are interested in applying or want more information, attend a webinar on September 7th at noon EST. Applications for the mini-grant are open until Tuesday, October 11th at 11:59 p.m EST.
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