Office of Homeless Services intake center, Appletree Family Center, 1430 Cherry Street is closed effective immediately due to a building emergency.

It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

In the meantime, anyone needing emergency shelter placement or prevention assistance services may visit a second intake location, Roosevelt Darby Center on 804 N. Broad Street until 5 p.m.

After-hours intake centers are available after 5.

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 – $50,000. 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, $50,000) 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:

• • 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.

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.