Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Western Pennsylvania School for the DeafFor audiological equipment to outfit a new Mobile Diagnostic Unit | $20,271.00 | |
The Watson InstituteSupport for construction of a website focused on providing the latest educational, medical and therapeutic developments pertaining to autism and related disorders | $50,000.00 | |
Volunteers of America PennsylvaniaFor replication and dissemination of a program model that promotes employment opportunities for people with disabilities through entrepreneurship and community partnerships | $90,000.00 over 36 months | |
Providence Connections, Inc.Support for the purchase and renovation of a permanent facility for the Providence Family Support Center | $30,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh Mercy FoundationFor a scientific study to determine the impact of universal screening for domestic violence on healthcare costs | $30,000.00 | |
Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects, Inc.For improvement and expansion of free in-home support services for people with developmental disabilities | $10,000.00 | |
Mars Home for YouthSupport for an emergency evaluation of girls who have been removed from their homes in a crisis situation | $35,000.00 | |
Homes Build HopeSupport for the purchase and renovation of a building to serve as a shelter for homeless women and families | $35,000.00 | |
Girls Hope of PittsburghGeneral support for this residential program for girls who have academic and leadership potential but have been affected by adverse family conditions | $25,000.00 | |
Easter Seals of Western PATo expand the adult day services program to serve more young adults with disabilities | $10,000.00 | |
Consumer Health CoalitionTo promote health insurance coverage for people with all types of disabilities, particularly during life transitions (childhood to adulthood, welfare-to-work, and institutionalization to independence) | $54,500.00 over 24 months | |
Circle C Youth and Family ServicesFor renovations and facility improvements at the Oasis Group Home for adolescent females | $20,000.00 | |
Center for Creative PlaySupport for the purchase and renovation of a new facility | $50,000.00 | |
ACHIEVASupport for the evaluation component of KICC, Kids Included in Child Care in the 21st Century, promoting greater opportunities for inclusion of children with disabilities in community child care settings | $7,500.00 | |
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 | |
Variety the Children’s CharityFor the Kids on the Go! Program, providing mobility equipment to children with disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Office of Institutional AdvancementTo endow the FISA/PVA Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering within the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology in partnership with the Paralyzed Veterans of America | $250,000.00 over 36 months | |
University of Pittsburgh Center for Injury Research and ControlFor evaluation and support of Think First for Kids, a comprehensive brain and spinal cord injury prevention program | $68,497.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Cancer InstituteFor support to continue FDA approved Phase II clinical trials of a breast cancer vaccine | $35,000.00 | |
RANDTo analyze financing issues surrounding the provision of health care for women with disabilities and disseminate the results to policy makers, payers, providers and disability advocates | $89,942.00 | |
THE PROGRAM for Offenders, Inc.Transitional support for the salary of a therapist in the The Prostitution, Education, Employment and Rehabilitation Project | $38,765.00 | |
Pittsburgh CLOSupport for the New Horizons Program, offering musical theater training for people with physical and developmental disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
North Hills Community Outreach, Inc.To provide training and support for people with physical and cognitive disabilities who volunteer at this agency that serves individuals in poverty and crisis | $20,000.00 | |
Lydia’s Place, Inc.For support of the Family Reunification Enhancement Effort (F.R.E.E), providing intervention services to female offenders, their children and the children's caregivers during and after incarceration | $25,000.00 |
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. .