Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
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 | |
HOPE NetworkSupport for a certified recreational therapist for the Healthsports Program, providing sports, fitness and recreational activities so people with disabilities can lead a more active life | $40,000.00 | |
The Emmaus Community of PittsburghSupport of the respite care program providing short-term care for people with mental retardation | $30,000.00 | |
Three Rivers Center for Independent LivingCapital campaign support to acquire and renovate a new headquarters to serve more people with disabilities who wish to live independently | $25,000.00 | |
UPMC Magee Womens HospitalFor the start-up of the Comprehensive Healthcare Center for Women with Physical Disabilities | $192,340.00 over 36 months | |
University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationTo develop a website and resource guide for healthcare services for women with disabilities in Allegheny County, in partnership with UCLID (University, Community, Leaders and Individuals with Disabilities) | $100,000.00 over 31 months | |
United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationFor a video to educate the medical community and general public about mitochondrial disease | $15,000.00 | |
McGuire Memorial FoundationFor replacement of 24 beds in the residential program | $37,605.00 | |
Life’sWork of Western PennsylvaniaTo provide paid internships for students with severe disabilities who are in transition from school to work | $60,000.00 over 24 months | |
Focus on Renewal Sto-Rox Neighborhood CorporationFor partial salary of a registered nurse/case manager in the perinatal program | $29,000.00 | |
The Corporate CollectionSalary support for a part-time health and wellness specialist in the Women's Life Skills Center, a training program for women in transition to the workplace | $5,500.00 | |
2nd Circle Family ShelterFor a 15-passenger van for the Homeless Families Program | $27,825.00 | |
YWCA of McKeesportTo equip a computer lab for homeless women in the transitional and bridge housing programs | $8,240.00 | |
Victim Outreach Intervention CenterFor salary and benefits of a mental health advocate to help victims of abuse and assault navigate the mental health system | $26,242.00 |
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. .