Our Grants

Our Grants are designed and intended to, impact the local Pittsburgh community.

See Currently Available Grants

These grants and scholarships are currently available from POISE .

Community Grants

See what's available for help with changing or local communities in Allegheny county.

We accept All Of You

Our Grantmaking is focused on organizations providing valuable services designed to significantly improve the quality of life for the Pittsburgh Region’s African American Community.

We believe supporting projects that address root causes will have the most long lasting and deepest impact on the community. POISE Foundation provides grants from its various endowment funds as well as grant programs we administer on behalf of others.

Grants Opportunities

What Is a Grant?

A grant is a way the government funds your ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy. Grants support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research, and many other programs listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA).