Awarded Grants

Supplemental funding to support the ongoing operations and growth of the Philly Community Wireless public mesh wifi network in Norris Square, as well as supporting the expansion of networks across North Philadelphia, especially into the neighboring areas of Kensington, Fairhill, and Nicetown-Tioga.

To support the Keystone Internet Coalition's organizing efforts to advocate for statewide community-led and effective digital equity initiatives.

For crucial upgrades to secure the station’s broadcasting equipment.

To excavate, preserve and elevate Haitian and American history through the completion and distribution of the feature length documentary, Ulrick: Guardian of History. To provide a resource to the Haitian, Art and Academic communities that celebrates and amplifies the contributions of Ulrick Jean-Pierre and our Haitian heros.

To provide finishing funds for Aaron Brokenbough's film, "Trading Stories," a comedy-drama short film that explores the themes of redemption, healing, and acceptance.

To support Philanthropy Networks leadership transition and general operations.

At the height of a zombie apocalypse, a resilient Black rural family discovers the outbreak that is destroying their community was a conspiracy led by the federal government. Amid the chaos, each family member questions their faith and struggles to reconcile their beliefs with the harsh realities they face.

Victory Love: The Lois Kukcinovich is a documentary that explores the life of 93-year-old Lois Kuckinovich, her experience in Father Divine's Peace Mission—one of the most unorthodox religious movements in America—and her path to ultimate liberation.

In the months leading to a civil conflict, a filmmaker reunites with his family in Sudan after fifteen years apart. Along his journey, he encounters colorful characters and explores his connection to an ancient tribe that has lived on the Nile for millennia.

For "Without Vision," which explores how music builds and informs relationships and connections not just for the artists, but also for the community. The documentary follows the trajectory of singer/songwriter/pianist Kayla Childs as she develops music and a live performance with Philadelphia's up-and-coming jazz greats.