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ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s Advancing Black Arts initiative receives $2 million grant from MacKenzie Scott
PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2021 - The Advancing Black Arts in ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø initiative – a joint program of ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø and The Heinz Endowments – will receive $2 million in the latest round of grants by novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The funding was announced today in her blog post.
ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Foundation releases “Eviction in Allegheny County: a mixed-methods studyâ€
Report includes recommendations for creating an eviction-prevention system in Allegheny County to model best practices and reduce poverty. PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2021 – While no one wants to evict or be evicted, the legal process of removing a person from their home happens with alarming frequency and disproportionately impacts the county’s lowest-income residents, according to a study conducted b
Nominations now open for Courage in Journalism Award
PITTSBURGH, March 30, 2021 – Nominations are being accepted now through June 30 for the Sally Kalson Courage in Journalism Award Program at ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. The annual award, which comes with a $5,000 prize, honors a journalist whose work covering Pennsylvania aligns with Kalson’s legacy of boldly speaking truth to power.
New community foundation leader for Westmoreland
Veteran of nonprofit sector to focus on donors, community impact PITTSBURGH, MARCH 10, 2021 – McCrae Martino, whose more than 20-year career has covered critical leadership positions at a range of nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving life prospects for the region’s residents, is the new executive director of The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County (CFWC), an affiliate of ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø.
Foundation awarded record $67 million in grants in its 75th year
PITTSBURGH, FEB. 8, 2021 – In a year when multiple crises have rocked cities around the world, ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø along with its donors and philanthropic partners set new benchmarks for community giving, awarding $67 million in grants. It is the largest amount in its history, up from $65.7 million in 2019.
$2.1 million awarded to scientific research based at Pa. universities
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Jan. 19, 2021 – At a time when the need for scientific understanding of biological processes, the environment and human health is needed more than ever, The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation, a supporting organization of ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø, is awarding $1.9 million to innovative and interdisciplinary scientific research by early-career and established scientists at Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
Foundation awards $351,000 in Small and Mighty Grants
PITTSBURGH, PA, JAN. 7, 2021 –The Small and Mighty grants program, a special initiative of ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø, has made 22 new grants totaling $351,100. Small and Mighty is meant to increase the Foundation’s grantmaking to small, community-based organizations. Grantees have budgets of $600,000 or less and work to address poverty and inequity by meeting basic needs in areas such as physical and mental health, food, shelter, child care and education.
Dietrich Foundation Greenville Fund invites grant applications
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2020 - ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø is accepting grant applications for The Dietrich Foundation Greenville, Pa. Fund. Selection of grantees will be made by the nine-member committee of The Dietrich Foundation and awards will be announced in early summer.
Dietrich Foundation Conneaut Lake Fund invites grant applications
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2020- ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø is accepting grant applications for The Dietrich Foundation Conneaut Lake, Pa. Fund. Selection of grantees will be made by the nine-member committee of The Dietrich Foundation and awards will be announced in early summer.
$1.74 million to further racial justice in ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø
Operating grants awarded to 24 organizations PITTSBURGH, PA, DEC. 2, 2020 –ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø has awarded $1.74 million from its Grantmaking for Racial Justice Fund to 24 organizations and collectives that are led by and serve people of color.