Homewood Mini Grants: Fueling Big Ideas

Attention Homewood Community change makers! Are you a registered nonprofit organization with a vision to transform lives and uplift your community? Here’s your chance to make a difference in 2025!

 

We’re excited to announce a mini-grant opportunity tailored exclusively for nonprofits serving Pittsburgh’s vibrant Homewood neighborhood. These grants are designed to spark creativity and provide resources for impactful programming that enriches the lives of Homewood residents. Whether you’re looking to expand a youth mentoring program, host cultural events, or pilot a new initiative, this is your moment to shine.

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What’s on the Table?

Selected nonprofits will receive funding up to $1,000 to support programs that align with the needs and aspirations of the Homewood community. The grants aim to:

 

Amplify impact: Support a variety of projects, including recreational opportunities, community resources, and/or other educational programming in Homewood.

 

Strengthen community bonds: We encourage applicants to find ways to incorporate POGOH in your application, through tabling, free promotional codes, group bike rides, and future partnerships. POGOH will prioritize projects/events/activities taking place between May and September 2025 that are community-focused and can offer impactful programming with their Mini Grant.

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Who Should Apply?

If your organization is:

  •   Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as well as groups with registered nonprofit  fiscal sponsors
  •   Serving Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhoods with direct services, and
  •   Passionate about creating opportunities for growth and connection

 

How to Apply

Craft a compelling application that highlights:

  •   Your vision: What are you passionate about achieving in Homewood?
  •   Your plan: Outline your program’s goals, timeline, and expected impact.
  •   Your community connection: How will your initiative resonate with and benefit Homewood residents?

Key Dates

 

  •   Application opens: January 24, 2025
  •   Deadline to apply: May 1, 2025
  •   Grant awards announced: May 10, 2025
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Let’s Build the Future, Together

 

Homewood is a neighborhood rich in history, culture, and potential. This mini-grant program is more than funding-it’s an investment in the people, dreams, and organizations that make Homewood extraordinary.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life and contribute to a thriving, connected community in 2025.

 

Ready to apply?

Please submit the following Homewood Mini Grant Application 

 

Contact Information: 

If you have questions, please contact Brother Lloyd, the Equity Initiative Manager at lloyd@pghbikeshare.org

 

Learn More at a Live Info Session:

There will be an optional information session on April 16, 2024, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom so that you can hear more about the program and ask questions. Register here for the Zoom link. 

 

Let’s turn big dreams into reality-one mini grant at a time!

 

Written by:

Brother Lloyd Cheatom

Equity Initiatives Manager

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