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.
Click to learn more about how to apply for grants.
| Grantee Sort descending | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Promise | Towards program and scholarship costs for the 2022-2023 year. | 2022 | $500,000 |
| The Salvation Army | to combat human trafficking through the LIGHT Project. | 2021 | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To support the Family Caring Center in East Liberty and the Pathway of Hope program in Allegheny County. | 2022 | $100,000 |
| The Watson Institute | to support the expansion of its training and consulting services to school districts impacted by high rates of poverty. | 2020 | $100,000 |
| The Watson Institute | To support mental health and disability consulting services in Ambridge and Hopewell School Districts. | 2022 | $100,000 |
| This Generation Connect | To support the organization's food distribution initiatives. | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Thomas Merton Center, Inc. | to support the development of an Advocacy Leadership Training Program. | 2013 | $45,000 |
| Thomas Merton Center, Inc. | to increase civic participation in public transit planning, operations and funding activities. | 2014 | $40,000 |
| Thomas Merton Center, Inc. | to increase civic participation in public transit planning, operations and funding activities. | 2015 | $40,000 |
| Thomas Merton Center, Inc. | to increase its capacity to grow transit ridership and mobility equity in Allegheny County. | 2018 | $60,000 |
| Thomas Merton Center, Inc. | to advance transit equity through rider-led advocacy for funding and fare relief. | 2021 | $60,000 |
| Three Rivers Adoption Council | to hire a therapist for theTherapeutic Supervised Visitation Program. | 2013 | $65,000 |
| Three Rivers Adoption Council | to support the Adoption Resources and Outpatient Therapy program. | 2016 | $75,000 |
| Three Rivers Area Labor Management Committee | for the 2014 Pittsburgh Pipeline Summer Program. | 2014 | $25,000 |
| Three Rivers Community Foundation | to support youth programs. | 2013 | $25,000 |
| Three Rivers Community Foundation | to support the Teens for Change youth program. | 2015 | $40,000 |
| Three Rivers Mothers' Milk Bank | to establish a milk bank to serve Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Southwestern PA. | 2015 | $85,000 |
| Three Rivers Waterkeeper | To support the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiative dedicated to ensuring cleaner waters for all communities in Allegheny County. | 2022 | $65,000 |
| Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras | for FY 2014 and FY 2015 operating support. | 2013 | $18,320 |
| Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras | for FY 2016 operating support. | 2015 | $5,500 |
| Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras | to support the 2017-2018 large ensemble performances. | 2017 | $15,000 |
| Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras | to support the large ensemble performances in the 2019-2020 season titled, "In My Element." | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras | to support large ensemble performances during the 2021-22 season. | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Three Rivers Youth | to support the expansion of the mental health care capacity for at-risk youth and families. | 2015 | $125,000 |
| Three Rivers Youth | to support a financial recovery plan. | 2019 | $100,000 |
| ToonSeum | to expand educational outreach among Pittsburgh youth. | 2017 | $10,000 |
| TPF Special Assets Fund | for Lenfest Institute for Journalism to support the joint activities of Spotlight PA and PA Post, nonprofit journalism initiatives in Pennsylvania. | 2018 | $300,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh | to expand its brick masonry training program and launch trainings in stone masonry and roofing. | 2015 | $100,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh | to support the Apprentice in Training employment pathway program and job placements for all Institute graduates. | 2016 | $100,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh | for a bridge grant to support general operations. | 2018 | $150,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh | to support general operations of its core programming. | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh | for general operating support. | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Transitional Paths to Independent Living (TRPIL) | To support the expansion of senior nursing home transitions in Allegheny County. | 2022 | $49,500 |
| Travelers Aid Society of Pittsburgh | to support the Veterans Transportation Program. | 2015 | $50,000 |
| Travelers Aid Society of Pittsburgh | to provide transportation services to grantees awarded funding through The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Supporting Single Women Raising Children initiative. | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Trying Together | to support Start Strong PA an advocacy campaign whose outcomes will positively impact the child care system in Pennsylvania. | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Trying Together | to create an accelerated Child Development Associate (CDA) Program. | 2022 | $145,200 |
| Trying Together | To support teacher professional development program, Partners in Play, at Faison K-5, a Pittsburgh Public School. | 2022 | $85,000 |
| Tri-COG Land Bank | to conduct community engagement events in communities of color to enhance decision making about its property decisions. | 2021 | $35,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. | for Pittsburgh Works, an initiative to increase placements of low- to medium-wage workers in career pathway employment. | 2013 | $100,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. | to build a better understanding of labor market dynamics, workforce needs and workforce services in Pittsburgh's East End. | 2014 | $42,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. | to expand the Pittsburgh Works Initiative to raise the quality of services for job seekers, respond to employer demand and path more people into in-demand careers at family-sustaining wages. | 2015 | $100,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. | to provide meaningful paid summer work experience to disadvantaged youth ages 14- 21 in Allegheny County. | 2016 | $100,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. d/b/a Partner4Work | to provide meaningful paid summer work experience to disadvantaged youth ages 14-21 in Allegheny County. | 2017 | $100,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. d/b/a Partner4Work | to provide meaningful, paid summer work experience to 40 disadvantaged youth ages 14-21 in Allegheny County. | 2018 | $100,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. d/b/a Partner4Work | to provide meaningful, paid summer work experience for 40 disadvantaged youth ages 14-21 in Allegheny County. | 2019 | $100,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. d/b/a Partner4Work | to further development of the construction industry partnership by hiring an industry liaison and building a first-source recruitment hub for major real estate development projects. | 2020 | $75,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. d/b/a Partner4Work | to provide meaningful, paid summer work experience for 40 disadvantaged youth ages 14-21 in Allegheny County. | 2020 | $100,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. d/b/a Partner4Work | to provide meaningful, paid summer work experience for 36 disadvantaged youth ages 14-21 in Allegheny County. | 2021 | $100,000 |
| TRWIB, Inc. d/b/a Partner4Work | To support career readiness activities and curricula in Allegheny County school districts. | 2022 | $100,000 |