Philadelphia Foundation’s Edna W. Andrade Grants

The Edna W. Andrade Grants, administered through the Philadelphia Foundation, are funded by the Edna W. Andrade Fund, a Donor Advised Fund established via the estate of Edna Andrade. Andrade was a prominent Philadelphia artist and teacher, renowned for her contributions to the Op Art movement of the 1960s. In line with her legacy, this fund supports grants to benefit visual fine artists from the Greater Philadelphia area. The fund particularly emphasizes visual fine arts, including disciplines such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. The grants are structured to serve nonprofits that promote and support visual fine artists within a specified regional footprint. Eligible uses of funding include support for local or national museums and nonprofit art organizations that aim to purchase or commission works of art by specific artists from the Greater Philadelphia area. Additionally, grants may support one-person exhibitions for these artists, or provide fiscal sponsorship for individual artists or collectives engaged in educational, cultural, humanitarian, or environmental work. While the artists themselves may benefit from the funding, direct applications from individuals are not accepted; instead, eligible nonprofit organizations must apply on their behalf or as intermediaries. Funding amounts range from $5,000 to $25,000. There is no indication of matching requirements or tiered funding, and awards are based on the scope and merit of the proposed project. However, the fund explicitly prohibits grant use for political lobbying, capital campaigns, or any activities completed before the application date. Ineligible applicants include government agencies, intermediary funding agencies, and private foundations. The program further excludes religious institutions unless the proposed work is entirely nonsectarian. Eligibility criteria include holding 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and a track record of presenting at least three professional public exhibits or projects within the last five years. Organizations must also uphold a non-discrimination policy covering a wide range of protected characteristics. The Greater Philadelphia area is defined specifically as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties in New Jersey. The grant application process is structured into three primary steps. First, applicants must assess their eligibility against the provided criteria. Next, they may apply via the Philadelphia Foundation’s platform, which requires users to create an account and submit their proposal online. The final step includes a mandatory reporting phase, wherein grantees must submit a one-page narrative report and a detailed budget summarizing how the funds were spent and the impact achieved. Evaluation metrics include whether project goals were met, organizational impact, and key lessons learned. The 2026 grant cycle follows a clearly defined timeline: the application announcement was made on March 5, 2026, applications are due by May 7, 2026, and awards will be released on June 4, 2026. Questions regarding the grant should be directed to [email protected]. Because this is a recurring opportunity, organizations not selected in the current cycle are encouraged to reapply in future rounds.