FOUNDATION-DIRECTED GRANTMAKING

The Pittsburgh Foundation is committed to helping the communities we serve become equitable and vibrant places where everyone can thrive. We will use a racial justice lens in our efforts to align our grantmaking with resident’s dreams for themselves, their families and their communities and prioritize support in the five focus areas listed below.

To learn more about our grant-making focus areas, select one of the following:

*Dates may be subject to change. The Foundation may adjust the timing of grants in consideration for funding. 

Additional grant opportunities: 
 

RAYMOND C. AND MARTHA S. SUCKLING FUND 

We are seeking organizations that serve low-income residents in Sewickley, Pa., and the surrounding communities.

Learn about support for low-income residents 

DIRECT CARE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIFIC DISEASE AREAS

We are seeking requests from nonprofit social service organizations that provide direct care and assistance to people suffering from Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and other serious afflictions.

learn about direct care/MEDICAL ASSISTANCE funding 

MEDICAL RESEARCH

Medical research funding is designated to support rigorous research across a broad spectrum of diseases, including various types of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, geriatrics and blindness.

Learn about medical research grants

To learn more about these grant programs and their schedule:

• Social Justice Fund
• Serving Seniors in Allegheny County
• Small and Mighty Grant Program
• Dietrich Funds
• The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation Fund

ARTS AND JOURNALISM GRANTS

• Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh
• Exposure Program:
  • Exposure Artists Program
  • Exposure Artist Fellowship 
  • Exposure Artist Residency
• The Eben Demarest Fund 
• The Bennett Prize 
• Sally Kalson Courage in Journalism Award
• Carol R. Brown Creative Achievement Awards