Welcome to the
Fair City Challenge 2025 Application.
We can't wait to learn about your idea!

The Economy League seeks community-driven solutions to make our neighborhoods more equitable and inclusive and to help close Philadelphia’s deep racial wealth gap.

The Fair City Challenge aims to identify and support community-based social entrepreneurs with great ideas for revaluing property in historically disinvested Philadelphia neighborhoods - while preventing displacement.

We’ll invest $50,000 in the best idea.

The competition includes three categories:
The Home & the Homeowner
The Neighborhood
The City

Please visit economyleague.org/faircity for complete application requirements, FAQs, and more info about the Challenge.

Note that you will not be able to save and return to your application, so please be prepared to complete the entire application in one sitting.
This application will take about 30-45 minutes to complete.
(Depending on business readiness)

For reference, you may view the full application here.

Application deadline EXTENDED!
Applications are now due on:
FRIDAY, APRIL 4th, 2025.