The Pittsburgh Foundation

How to Apply

Bethlehem Haven provides shelter and basic needs to women like Andrian, left, who are dealing with housing crises. "I am often asked what does homeless look like. I say, look in a mirror. A homeless individual looks like you or your teenager or your grandparent," said Lois Mufuka Martin in 2014, when she was executive director at Bethlehem Haven. Lois is now chief volunteer engagement officer at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Bethlehem Haven provides shelter and basic needs to women like Andrian, left, who are dealing with housing crises. "I am often asked what does homeless look like. I say, look in a mirror. A homeless individual looks like you or your teenager or your grandparent," said Lois Mufuka Martin in 2014, when she was executive director at Bethlehem Haven. Lois is now chief volunteer engagement officer at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

The Pittsburgh Foundation is your community foundation. We work in partnership with nonprofit organizations to meet community needs. Applying is a multi-stage process:

  1. Create an organizational profile.
  2. Submit a letter of inquiry.
  3. Submit a full application, if invited. 

Who is eligible to apply for grants?

To qualify for regular grant-making support, your nonprofit organization must be located within Allegheny County or demonstrate service to Allegheny County residents. Click to learn more about funding eligibility. 

Apply through our online grant portal

Over the years, nonprofits have asked the Foundation to streamline its grant application process to reduce paperwork and increase transparency. In response to these requests, we have launched an online portal that makes organizing and submitting letters of inquiry, applications and support materials easier than ever before. Through the portal, nonprofits may check the status of applications, communicate directly with the Foundation and submit interim progress and final reports. Does your organization already have a profile? Go to the Grantee Login page.

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