A Spotlight on Three 2024-2025 Mini-Grant Recipients

August 1st kicked off application season for the 6th round of Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program! Last year’s 5th round awarded 11 grants to projects across Philadelphia, all aimed at improving public spaces for different communities. Three projects are highlighted in this GRID article, Empowered CDC’s improvements to the Cecil Street Garden, … Continue reading A Spotlight on Three 2024-2025 Mini-Grant Recipients

Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant 2025 Program is Live!

Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program is back again for the sixth year. This grant program has funded over 64 projects across Philadelphia since 2020, and all city residents and community groups are invited to apply.  Feet First Philly is partnering again with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to provide funding for … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant 2025 Program is Live!

A Walking Tour of Three Community Gardens – Walking Across West Philadelphia

Ever wondered what thriving community gardens look like? Ever wanted more information about starting a community garden in your neighborhood? Then join the Community Gardens Walking Tour with the Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Clean Air Council, and Feet First Philly to see three flourishing community gardens across West Philadelphia, on Saturday, July 12th, from 10 AM … Continue reading A Walking Tour of Three Community Gardens – Walking Across West Philadelphia

Community Garden Tour in Point Breeze South Philadelphia on Saturday 6/8

Join Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Feet First Philly, and Clean Air Council as we visit 5 community gardens in the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. This walk is sponsored by AARP Philadelphia. During the walk, participants will get a chance to learn from garden leaders, learn about their work this growing season, and learn about … Continue reading Community Garden Tour in Point Breeze South Philadelphia on Saturday 6/8

Learn About Original American Foundation, A Public Space Enhancement Minigrant Recipient

Original American Foundation is a current recipient of Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding of up to $2000 for community-led projects that make public space enjoyable and safer for pedestrians. Their project funded workshops to teach gardening skills to residents in Southwest Philadelphia. Original American Foundation is an organization created … Continue reading Learn About Original American Foundation, A Public Space Enhancement Minigrant Recipient