Conservancy receives art & culture grant

Posted 7/23/26

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has been awarded a $12,875 Art & Culture Grant through the Philadelphia Cultural Fund’s 2026 program.

In a July 16 news release, the Conservancy said this marks the first time it has received a grant from the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, which is funded by the city. This year, the budget of $5 million went to a total of 322 organizations, aided by a partnership with the William Penn Foundation.

Gabriela Sanchez, executive director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, said the expanded grants marked “a significant milestone for Philadelphia’s creative …

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Conservancy receives art & culture grant

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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has been awarded a $12,875 Art & Culture Grant through the Philadelphia Cultural Fund’s 2026 program.

In a July 16 news release, the Conservancy said this marks the first time it has received a grant from the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, which is funded by the city. This year, the budget of $5 million went to a total of 322 organizations, aided by a partnership with the William Penn Foundation.

Gabriela Sanchez, executive director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, said the expanded grants marked “a significant milestone for Philadelphia’s creative sector.”

The funding “will help us continue connecting people with the places, collections and educational programs that inspire stewardship and strengthen communities,” said David Gest, the Conservancy’s executive director.

The Conservancy’s application highlighted its broad range of initiatives, including the “Discovering” lecture and walking tour series, “Ask the Experts” free educational programs, the “Night of Lights” streetscape exhibition, and other free and low-cost public programs. The application also emphasized the Conservancy’s expanded geographic focus.