University of Pittsburgh Archive

GRANT WITHDRAWN: For Mon Valley Community Business Growth, a program of the Institute of Entrepreneurial Excellence, to assist the Mon Valley region after recent factory closings (Original Grant Amount: $50,000)

For the Penguins Science Champions and the implementation of fun and engaging science instruction for second and third grade students, with the dual goals of student preparation and the inspiration of curiosity

To continue the expansion of the Rural Arts Collaborative Arts Education Project in Washington, Fayette, and Greene County schools

To assess and advance Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania’s technology and programmatic infrastructure, positioning the organization as a premier resource to the philanthropic sector of southwestern Pennsylvania

To provide food, shelter, and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction to restore them as healthy members of the community

For operating support for the 2024-25 season

To develop the Greene County Business Incubator into a fully operational incubator supporting the diversification of the local economy in a coal-impacted county and encouraging small, home-grown businesses in Greene County

To equip municipal government, businesses, and non-governmental organizations with the frameworks and resources needed to accelerate sustainability progress throughout southwestern Pennsylvania

To support catalytic grantmaking that enables schools and out-of-school programs to test audacious ideas around redesigning school systems, reengineering instruction, and co-authoring personalized learning for all students