When it comes to the fight against poverty, we’re here for more than just funding. We work side-by-side with our nonprofit partners – share in their struggles, and their successes – and ensure they have the tools, resources, and guidance needed to succeed.
This work requires all of us. Which is why, every year, we partner with hundreds of nonprofit organizations in our region in our mutual mission to erase poverty, expand opportunity, and bring help and hope to everyone in need.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is now accepting applications for the Education & Mentorship pillar of our Partnership Grant Program. This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to improve educational outcomes and provide meaningful mentorship opportunities for children and youth across our region. Applications are due February 28, 2026. RFPs for the remaining three pillars will be released on a staggered schedule throughout the fiscal year.
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We are currently accepting applications for the PECO Customer Relief Fund. Beginning August 4, 2025, PECO customers will be able to apply for assistance through our temporary PECO Customer Relief Fund (CRF). Qualifying customers will receive a grant of $750. Grants will appear in qualifying customers’ bills as credits. The PECO Customer Relief Fund is possible through a one-time charitable contribution by Exelon, PECO’s parent company, to the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and is designed to support limited to middle-income customers. The program will be available from August 4, 2025, until available funds are exhausted. Applications will be online and will be processed in the order in which they are received. First come, first served.
2023 Partnership Grants Program Grantees by Initiative
EARLY LEARNING
Partners help ensure academic success, with services including early childhood education, out-of-school-time programs, literacy programs, career preparation, student resilience, and advocacy for equitable education and access.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Partners support economic mobility through career readiness, adult education, workforce development, industry partnerships, and entrepreneurship services.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Partners help people experiencing poverty increase their income, decrease debt, increase short-term savings and access to asset building, such as homeownership, through services including financial counseling, tax preparation, benefits enrollment, and matched savings programs.
COMMUNITY RESILIENCY
Partners build more resilient communities by helping to meet residents’ basic needs, including food distribution, violence prevention, healthcare access, digital inclusion, rent/mortgage/utility assistance, legal aid, and referrals to social services.
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