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Philly Stake is a collaboratively run micro granting program based in Philadelphia which hosts recurring dinners to raise money for creative and relevant community engaged projects. Organized by a diverse group of around 12 core members, Stake events feature seasonal meals sourced from local farms and purveyors. At each dinner, ten preselected project proposals are presented to the diners.

Community members pay a sliding scale donation ($10-$20) for a dinner and an opportunity to vote for the project they would most like to see funded. These projects aim to contribute to the vitality of Philadelphia in a multitude of innovative ways.

Grantees leave  the dinner with the proceeds collected at the door and present updates on their projects at the next meal.

Since September 2010, Philly Stake has granted $15,350 to 21 projects.

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A stake in the Philadelphia community

A stake in the arts and in creative thought

A stake in local organic food

A stake in local economy

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