The Pittsburgh Foundation Discretionary Grants

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs to foster healthy communities, create self-sufficient individuals and families, create a vibrant democracy, and support community projects. Nonprofit organizations must be located within Allegheny County or demonstrate service to Allegheny County residents.

The Foundation will support proposals within the following priority areas:

• Self-Sufficient Individuals and Families: Projects that help create self-sufficient individuals and families through education, housing, transportation, work, etc. For more information, see: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/basic-needs-grants
  
• Healthy Communities: Projects that encourage safe, diverse, creative, ecologically conscious communities. For more information, see: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/healthy-communities
• Vibrant Democracy: Projects that increase participation in civic dialogue, and that create and disseminate research to inform and shape policy. For more information, see: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/vibrant-democracy
• Community Projects: Projects that advance a community agenda and encourage philanthropy through matched giving opportunities. For more information, see: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/community-projects