Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Ballet TheaterTo support the nation's first autism-friendly performance of the Nutcracker | $12,500.00 | |
Pittsburgh PromiseSupport to increase participation in the Pittsburgh Promise by Pittsburgh Public School students with disabilities | $40,000.00 over 24 months | |
University of Pittsburgh Office of Institutional AdvancementTo develop an employment program to train disabled veterans in fabrication of assistive technology | $25,000.00 | |
Mainstay Life ServicesSupport for a summer respite and recreation camp for adults with developmental disabilities | $7,500.00 | |
North Side Christian Health CenterTo improve access to health care and dental care for people with disabilities | $20,000.00 | |
PA Connecting CommunitiesGeneral operating support for services to promote community inclusion for adults with developmental disabilities | $20,000.00 | |
The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustSupport for an autism friendly performance of The Lion King | $25,000.00 | |
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of PittsburghContinued support for the Employment Opportunities Program for young adults with vision and/or other disabilities | $30,000.00 over 24 months | |
The Early Learning InstituteSupport to evaluate a pilot project to promote inclusion in mainstream child care/early learning settings | $20,000.00 | |
Education Law CenterContinued support for advocacy to ensure that children with disabilities have access to appropriate educational opportunities, and to provide support to the Local Task Force on the Right to Education for Students with Disabilities | $40,000.00 | |
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankSupport to continue engaging volunteers with disabilities in repackaging donated food | $32,720.00 over 24 months | |
East Suburban Citizen AdvocacyDebora Foster Memorial Grant for advocacy services to promote access and inclusion for people with disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
ACHIEVAContinued support for advocacy to improve access to health care and dental care for people with disabilities, focusing on improving transitions from pediatric to adult care | $51,017.00 | |
Best Buddies PennsylvaniaTo foster friendships among middle school, high school and college students with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers | $20,000.00 | |
St. Anthony School ProgramsSupport for vocational training for young adults with intellectual disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood | $25,000.00 | |
VerlandSupport for a nursing coordinator to oversee health care for adults with complex disabilities who live in community homes | $64,000.00 over 24 months | |
The Woodlands FoundationCapacity building support for this fully accessible retreat center serving people with disabilities | $25,000.00 | |
accessAbilities, Inc.General operating support for services to help people with disabilities lead dignified independent lives in the community | $50,000.00 | |
Consumer Health CoalitionSupport for Health Committee for People with Disabilities and its consumer-led agenda to identify and eliminate barriers to quality, affordable health care | $45,000.00 | |
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Allegheny CountyTo provide advocacy for children with disabilities who have been abused or neglected | $37,500.00 over 36 months | |
Pathways Foundation of SWPAGeneral operating support for Your Child's Place, a pediatric extended day care facility for medically fragile children | $25,000.00 | |
United Way of Southwestern PennsylvaniaSupport for the policy advocacy component of the 21 and Able campaign, designed to improve the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities | $40,000.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental MedicineSupport to expand the Center for Patients with Special Needs to serve more children with disabilities | $250,000.00 over 60 months | |
Accessible DreamsCapacity building support to increase accessible housing for people with disabilities throughout the region | $50,072.00 |
Grantee Spotlights
Autism Urban Connections
Autism Urban Connections is the first and only African American, minority, family focused Autism nonprofit in Pennsylvania.
Black Women's Policy Center
Pittsburgh is often lauded as among the most livable cities in the country. While this may be true for some, it is certainly not the case for Black women.
STANDING FIRM
FISA’s support helped to launch and scale STANDING FIRM’s efforts to engage employers to Recognize the warning signs of abuse, Respond with support, and Refer employees to get free and confidential help through community-based services.
Gwen's Girls and the Black Girls Equity Alliance
For the last twenty years, Gwen’s Girls has focused on empowering girls and young women to have productive lives through holistic, gender-specific programs, education, and experiences.
Pennsylvania Health Law Project
As PHLP uncovers individuals’ barriers to healthcare, it uses this information as it monitors and analyzes proposed policy changes and legislation. PHLP then works with its clients and other advocates to push for policy and program changes to improve access to healthcare for people with disabilities, and other low-income populations. .