
Explore how FISA Foundation distributes grant money by searching or browsing the Grants Awarded below.
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburghers for Public TransitOperating support to advocate for accessible public transit | $25,000.00 | |
Casa San JoseSupport for the Steps for Autism Family Education Program | $50,000.00 | |
The Children’s Home of PittsburghSupport for Child's Way, a specialized childcare center for children with disabilities | $25,000.00 | |
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Allegheny CountySupport for advocacy for children with disabilities and girls of color | $25,000.00 | |
Duquesne University of the Holy SpiritGeneral operating support for the Youth Advocacy Clinic | $35,000.00 | |
East Suburban Citizen AdvocacyGeneral operating support for disability advocacy | $35,000.00 | |
Greater Valley Community ServicesSupport for the James Project, an initiative to develop a training tool about autism for first responders | $55,000.00 | |
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology FoundationSupport for assistive technology loan programs for people with disabilities in Southwestern Pennsylvania | $40,000.00 | |
Abolitionist Law CenterOperating support for advocacy for incarcerated people with disabilities in southwestern PA | $50,000.00 | |
Evolve CoachingGeneral operating support | $35,000.00 | |
Keystone Progress Education FundSupport for Civic Engagement in the Disability Community | $66,000.00 | |
KidsVoiceSupport to provide legal advocacy for young adults with disabilities transitioning from foster care to adulthood | $30,000.00 | |
PublicSourceFor reporting and first-person storytelling on gender, race, and disability | $25,000.00 | |
Catapult Greater PittsburghSupport for a strategic accessibility initiative | $30,000.00 | |
Education Law CenterSupport for Legal Advocacy to Advance Education Justice for Students with Disabilities and Black Girls in Southwestern PA | $130,000.00 over 24 months | |
Side Project, IncSupport for Pittsburgh Center For Autistic Advocacy | $25,000.00 | |
Pittsburghers for Public TransitOperating support to advocate for accessible public transit | $25,000.00 | |
412 JusticeTo advocate on behalf of marginalized students in public schools | $40,000.00 | |
ACTION-Housing, Inc.Support for the Housing Connector Program | $35,000.00 | |
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh FoundationUnderstanding the experience of students with disabilities entering Highland Detention Center | $20,000.00 | |
East Suburban Citizen AdvocacyGeneral operating support for disability advocacy | $35,000.00 | |
The Friendship Circle of PittsburghGeneral operating support for programs that build social connection for people with disabilities | $35,000.00 | |
Pennsylvania Health Law ProjectSupport to advocate for the healthcare needs of people with disabilities in Southwestern Pennsylvania | $150,000.00 over 24 months | |
Adagio HealthSupport to improve health care accessibility | $20,000.00 |

Autism Urban Connections is the first and only African American, minority, family focused Autism nonprofit in Pennsylvania.

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.

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.

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. .