PLEASE NOTE: In 2025, applications for the Homeownership focus area will be by invitation only.
Homeownership is the most common form of wealth creation for American households. To increase homeownership across our region, we are specifically interested in the following:
- Programs that include culturally-competent, personalized financial education, pre-and post-purchase homebuyer education and housing counseling, and down payment and closing cost assistance.
- Advocacy for and/or partnerships among nonprofits and financial institutions to pilot mortgage assistance initiatives. These may include options for manual underwriting, tiered debt-to-income ratios, non-traditional credit consideration, grant assistance and second mortgages to cover down payment and closing costs.
- Homeownership options that include Community Land Trust agreements, cooperatives or other collective ownership.
If you are interested in funding to support an effort to increase homeownership, please complete this form:
Submit Interest Form
Application Deadlines
| Foundation-Directed Grants | Application Deadlines* |
|---|---|
| Spring grant cycle | Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 by 5 p.m. (for funding decision after May 9) |
| Fall grant cycle | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by 5 p.m. (for funding decisions after Oct. 29) |
*Dates above apply to most grant programs. If dates differ, they will be listed on the program page. Dates may be subject to change. The Foundation may adjust the timing of grants in consideration for funding.
Grant Guidelines
See eligibility criteria, our funding priorities, grant types, duration and award amount ranges.
How to Apply for Grants
Learn how to apply for funding through the Foundation's online grant application portal.
More Grantmaking Supporting Economic Mobility
The Pittsburgh Foundation also offers the following funding opportunities to eligible applicants.
Access to Post-Secondary Education
We seek to support programs that enable students to earn college credit while in high school; admissions navigation support and academic and financial counseling; re-engagement strategies for students who have stopped attending school; and supports for non-traditional students.
Career Advancement
We are interested in supporting organizations that offer technology training with career potential.
