Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Transitional Paths to Independent Living (TRPIL)Support for the Internet Enterprises Project, including website hosting, operating a computer recycling business, and providing computer training for people with disabilities | $35,000.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public HealthTo conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify the prevalence and priority of issues faced by individuals with traumatic brain injury and to encourage improved community-based services | $39,865.00 | |
Variety the Children’s CharityFor the Kids on the Go! Program, providing mobility equipment to children with disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
Best Friends, Inc.Operating support for inclusive programs that foster friendships between children with and without disabilities | $25,000.00 | |
Center for Creative PlayTo create "Time to Sing!," a musical compact disc slowed to an appropriate pace for children with speech disorders, such as apraxia | $30,000.00 | |
The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family CenterFor child development and nursing salaries at this pediatric extended care center, serving medically fragile children regardless of the ability of their families to pay | $50,000.00 | |
DePaul School for Hearing and SpeechFor a multi-agency collaboration to develop routine Otoacoustic Emissions Testing for infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services | $47,302.00 | |
Family House, Inc.Capital campaign support to upgrade regular family suites to wheelchair-accessible suites at a newly renovated hospitality house for patients who travel to Pittsburgh seeking treatment for serious illness | $35,000.00 | |
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankTo sustain and expand the Volunteer Training Project for people with disabilities | $19,532.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Center for Injury Research and ControlFor Think First for Kids, a comprehensive brain and spinal cord injury prevention program in the City of Pittsburgh elementary schools | $50,000.00 | |
The Washington Health System FoundationFor expansion of the Pediatric Fitness Program for children with disabilities at the Children's Therapy Center | $23,528.00 | |
YMCA Camps Kon-O-Kwee & SpencerSupport for construction of a nature trail that is accessible to people with all types of disabilities | $35,000.00 | |
The Arc of Westmoreland, Inc.Capital campaign support for construction of a new facility to meet the needs of the growing population of individuals with mental retardation | $50,000.00 | |
Arthritis FoundationTo implement the People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) Program in 12 medically underserved Allegheny County senior living centers | $30,000.00 | |
Autism Connection of PAFor the Educational Advocacy Program, to train families to achieve better educational services for children with autism and other disabilities | $26,800.00 | |
CLASSCapital Campaign support to expand and renovate the UCP headquarters to serve the growing needs of people with disabilities and promote their full participation in the community | $150,000.00 over 36 months | |
Heritage Health Foundation, Inc.Administrative support for this multi-faceted initiative to increase helmet ownership and usage among children in the city of Pittsburgh with the goal of decreasing traumatic brain injury | $31,036.00 | |
Life’sWork of Western PennsylvaniaTo provide paid internships for students with severe disabilities who are in transition from school to work | $25,000.00 | |
Merakey Allegheny Valley SchoolCapital campaign support for facilities renovation, expansion of services for people with developmental disabilities, computer network enhancement and establishment of an endowment | $150,000.00 over 36 months | |
Radio Information ServiceSupport for daily 24-hour broadcasts of newspapers and other publications for individuals who are visually impaired or have another disability that prevents reading | $35,000.00 | |
ACHIEVACapital campaign contribution directed to the start-up of The Family Trust, an estate-planning vehicle for people with disabilities | $40,000.00 | |
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of PittsburghFor the Low Vision Services Program, providing assessment and services for people with functional vision impairment | $35,000.00 | |
Carnegie Museum of Natural HistoryFor Museum on the Move, an outreach program for special needs audiences | $25,000.00 | |
Children’s Hospital of PittsburghTo establish a central data repository for the Pediatric Neurotrauma Data Center | $197,578.00 over 36 months |
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. .