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Physical Health

We aim to support the mental and physical health needs of residents by ensuring access to quality, affordable and culturally responsive services.
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Primary Care Health Services provides comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to medically underserved and indigent populations residing in Allegheny County. (Photo credit: Joshua Franzos.)
Primary Care Health Services provides comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to medically underserved and indigent populations residing in Allegheny County. (Photo credit: Joshua Franzos.)

Physical health is critical for overall well-being and can be affected by social and structural determinants such as economic stability, social and built environment, and access to quality health care services. Health equity is a priority for the Foundation. Despite outreach efforts in community based care, improved treatment options and increased access to insurance, racial and economic disparities in health persist in Allegheny County. These disparities were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We aim to support the health needs of residents by ensuring access to high quality, affordable and culturally responsive physical health and health care services. Specifically, we are primarily interested in programs and services that:

  • Ensure access to high quality, timely, affordable, physical, dental and visual primary health care services.
  • Increase health equity by reducing the social, financial, logistical and systemic barriers that prevent individuals and families from accessing care and produce disparate quality of life outcomes by race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, (dis)ability, etc. 

Application Deadlines

GRANT CYCLEAPPLICATION DEADLINE
Spring grant cycleFeb. 3, 2025 by 5 p.m.
(for funding decision by May 9.)
Fall grant cycleTBD

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.
Mary Kate Ranii
Contact

Mary Kate Ranii

Program Officer, Environment and Community Health

More Grantmaking Supporting Basic Needs

The Pittsburgh Foundation also offers the following funding opportunities to eligible applicants.

Food Access

We seek to support programs and services that assist low-income individuals and families to obtain enough food.

Child Care

We seek to ensure equitable access to quality child care.

Education

We strive to ensure access to high-quality in-class education as well as culturally-responsive, out-of-school time programs.

Mental Health

We aim to support the mental and physical health needs of residents by ensuring access to quality, affordable and culturally responsive services.

Housing

We seek to support or fill gaps in a county-wide eviction prevention system, and help support those living in transitional housing and/or facing unexpected loss of housing.

Employment

We seek to support youth and adults who experience significant barriers to employment.