people's budget office

People’s Budget Office

The budget is more than numbers—it’s a blueprint for Philadelphia’s future.

At the People’s Budget Office, we envision a thriving city, teach Philadelphians how the City Budget works, and provide pathways to advocate for change. Our core programming includes Budget 101 & 201 workshops that break down the budget process and dive deeper into key issues; the People’s Budget Office installation at LOVE Park, a learning space to explore the budget and get involved; Artists-in-Residence who interpret the budget through participatory artworks; and ongoing opportunities for Philadelphians to communicate their funding priorities and their relationship to the city’s budget. 

Awarded Grants

2025
Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR)

25,000
Discipline(s)
Media Arts

Melissa Beatriz will collaborate with People’s Budget Office on Participatory Art and Budgeting, a short film and digital resource campaign that demystifies Philadelphia’s budget process and inspires everyday Philadelphians to engage in civic life through art and protest.

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