Foundation-Directed Grants
Use the drop-down boxes below to search the listing of discretionary grants awarded through our application process. The Foundation awards grants in these strategic focus areas: Self-Sufficient Individuals and Families, Healthy Communities, Vibrant Democracy and Community Projects.
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| Grantee | Purpose | Year Sort descending | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Valley Initiative | for 2014 support of the Workforce and Business Development Program. | 2014 | $150,000 |
| Alumni Theater Company | for the production of 'Hair.' | 2014 | $8,500 |
| Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania | to provide training and technical assistance to new and existing mentoring programs. | 2014 | $75,000 |
| Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest PA | to support capacity building and staffing. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh | to support Out with Friends Clubs for the 2014-15 school year while they transition to a permanent home. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| POISE Foundation | to support the salary of the newly created position of Program Officer. | 2014 | $60,000 |
| Pittsburgh Lesbian & Gay Film Society, Inc. | to support the 2014 ReelQ Film Festival and related programming. | 2014 | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Filmmakers | to support the creation of a transmedia documentary project. | 2014 | $8,200 |
| Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center | to support the Community Truancy Intervention Project. | 2014 | $45,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh | to support the American Jewish Museum's exhibition Jane Haskell: Drawing in Light. | 2014 | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | to support The Drift project. | 2014 | $15,000 |
| Children's Home of Pittsburgh | to support the expansion of its staffing model in the Pediatric Specialty Hospital. | 2014 | $125,000 |
| Regional Opportunity Center d/b/a Vibrant Pittsburgh | for the Workforce Diversity Indicators Initiative. | 2014 | $25,000 |
| Children's Festival Chorus, Inc. | for FY 2014 and FY 2015 operating support. | 2014 | $18,000 |
| New Sun Rising | to support 2014-2015 programming by the f295 Symposium. | 2014 | $25,000 |
| Center for Victims | to support new strategic marketing, communications, and men's program plan to address violence. | 2014 | $40,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | to support the H2C and PittKitts STEM Projects at the Department of Biological Sciences. | 2014 | $40,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | to support the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development's Ready Freddy - kindergarten transition and readiness program. | 2014 | $75,000 |
| African American Chamber Foundation of Western PA | to enhance its capacity for programming and membership recruitment. | 2014 | $75,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | to support design and development of the Very Eric Carle traveling exhibition. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| United Way of Allegheny County | to support the first year of the Seniors/Caregivers Resource Initiative. | 2014 | $75,000 |
| Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh | to support the Urban Matters program. | 2014 | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | to support the Lighthouse Project at Westinghouse High School. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Health Effects Institute | to develop a Strategic Plan for Unconventional Oil and Gas Research. | 2014 | $75,000 |
| Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Inc. | to support its 2014 production of Macbeth. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | to support Music on the Edge's Microtonal Music Festival. | 2014 | $15,000 |
| Pittsburgh Voyager d/b/a RiverQuest | to support STEM programs for the 2014-15 school year. | 2014 | $40,000 |
| Hill House Association | to support the Senior Services Program. | 2014 | $200,000 |
| Homewood Childrens Village | to support the health and wellness activities of the Office of Child and Community Health. | 2014 | $91,230 |
| Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | to support the Emergency Shelter and 24-Hour Hotline programs for 2014-2015. | 2014 | $60,000 |
| Watson Institute, The (D.T. Watson) | to support implementation of the Positive Support for Schools Program in Mon-Valley area schools. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh Filmmakers | to support Julie Sokolow's documentary, titled Aspie Seeks Love. | 2014 | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | to support the 2015 JFilm Festival. | 2014 | $7,500 |
| Bethlehem Haven of Pittsburgh, Inc. | to support the 902 Mental Health Clinic. | 2014 | $75,000 |
| Allegheny County Department of Human Services | to implement and evaluate an Immediate Care Program for frail, elderly seniors. | 2014 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Alleghenies | to support providing services in the area of environmental law for underserved communities. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Sprout Fund | to support the 2014-15 Seed Grant Program. | 2014 | $200,000 |
| Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania | for civic engagement activities to expand the supply of homes to those most in need. | 2014 | $75,000 |
| Steel Valley Council of Governments | to develop a healthy housing market strategy in 41 municipalities and a market recovery plan in five to ten municipalities. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Allegheny Conference on Community Development | to support the Strengthen Communities program. | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force | to support a Hepatitis C Testing Program. | 2014 | $21,200 |
| The Forbes Funds | for 2015 operating support. | 2014 | $350,000 |
| WQED Multimedia | for 2015 operating support. | 2014 | $125,000 |
| Neighborhood ALLIES | for 2015 program support. | 2014 | $175,000 |
| A+ Schools Pittsburgh's Cmty. Alliance for Public | for 2015 operating support. | 2014 | $125,000 |
| Coro Center for Civic Leadership | for 2015 operating support. | 2014 | $95,000 |
| Pittsburgh Filmmakers | to support PublicSource for 2015. | 2014 | $250,000 |
| Consortium for Public Education | for 2015 operating support. | 2014 | $100,000 |
| Allies for Children | for 2015 operating support. | 2014 | $100,000 |
| Allegheny Conference on Community Development | for operating funds to support Sustainable Prosperity, 2014. | 2014 | $110,000 |