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OPS announces open 2026 Targeted Community Investment Grant application
The Targeted Community Investment Grant (TCIG) application period, managed by the City’s Office of Public Safety Community Grants Division, is now open! Organizations in Philadelphia engaged in violence prevention or intervention work can apply for grants from $5,000 – $45,000. Funding is available across three tiers to align with organizational experience and program scope:
- Tier 1 ($5,000, $7,500, $10,000) supports new or first-time applicants and is designed for one-time summer programs, single events, or a series of one-time events occurring during the grant period;
- Tier 2 ($15,000, $20,000, $25,000) supports organizations with existing or recurring programming and is intended to help expand or sustain summer initiatives; and
- Tier 3 ($35,000, $40,000, $45,000) is designed for established organizations with demonstrated capacity to implement larger-scale programming and achieve measurable community impact.
Eligible applicants include the following:
- Nonprofits
- Fiscally sponsored organizations
- LLCs
- S-Corps
- B-Corps
2026 programmatic updates are designed to improve accessibility for smaller and grassroots organizations, better align funding with organizational capacity, and provide a clear pathway for growth across all funding levels.
Additionally, this year’s funding cycle updates reflect feedback from partners and stakeholders to ensure a clear, aligned approach and consistent messaging across the application, review, and implementation process.
All applicants will be required to address Certificate of Insurance (COI) requirements as part of the contracting process. Additional guidance and support will be provided to help organizations navigate these requirements.
What is TCIG?
The Targeted Community Investment Grant program funds community-based violence prevention programs and activities that improve public safety, increase opportunities for self-development and care, and build a stronger sense of community throughout neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence.
TCIG grantees create trauma-informed approaches to gun violence, build resiliency in their communities, mediate conflicts, and promote social or economic empowerment. Examples of past programs include, but are not limited to:
- Resource fairs
- Outreach events
- Job training and career development
- Neighborhood and community beautification
- Education events and workshops
- Community engagement
How can I apply?
The TCIG application is currently open! The application period closes on May 8, 2026, at midnight.
Information Sessions will be held virtually to support applicants throughout the process. Multiple sessions will be offered on the following dates:
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- April 7, 2026, 12 NOON
- April 9, 2026, 6 PM
- April 14, 2026, 6 PM
- April 23, 2026, 12 NOON
- April 28, 2026, 6 PM
- May 7, 2026, 12 NOON
To learn more about TCIG, you can register for an info session and apply online.
For more information on TCIG, email TCIG@phila.gov.
Announcement
eCLIPSE Will Be Out of Service Starting April 7th
The eCLIPSE system will be out of service for maintenance from Tuesday, 04/07 at 10:30 PM until Wednesday, 04/08 at 2:30 AM.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Announcement
Answer the call! Now hiring dispatchers.
Our 911 operators are the FIRST first responders when there’s an emergency. The City of Philadelphia is hiring dispatchers for the Philadelphia Fire Department and the Philadelphia Police Department. The deadline to apply is April 12. Check out the job description and FAQ to learn how you can become one of Philly’s Bravest.
Announcement
FONSI and ERR Request for Release of Funds for Carousel House
Date of Notice: March 19, 2026
City of Philadelphia
Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9760
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Philadelphia.
On or about April 9, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of a HUD FY2024 Community Planning and Development (CPF) award to undertake the following project:
Project Title: Carousel House
Purpose: The applicant proposes partial demolition and rehabilitation of the existing 22,000 square foot recreation center, and the construction of two new attached buildings, for a new net total 52,000 square foot recreation facility.
Location: 4300 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131; in the West Fairmount Park area of Philadelphia, PA
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is estimated to be $50,000,000, including a Community Project Funding grant award totaling $1,000,000.
POSTING INFORMATION
This Notice will be posted at the Haverford Library located at 5543 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19139; and this legal notice is also accessible here and on www.phila.gov/dhcd/legal-notices
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by April 8, 2026 will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
