Human Equity & Justice Fund
The Human Equity & Justice Fund supports Black-led organizations in Pittsburgh with rapid response and youth-led grants to address crises and advance racial and social justice.
Funder: POISE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026: LOI deadline (projected) | June 2026: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Rapid Response Mini-Grants: up to $2,500 (6 months); Racial Equity Seed Grants: up to $10,000 (typical duration not specified); one-time grants up to $5,000 also referenced.
Summary: Supports Black-led organizations addressing crises and advancing equity in Pittsburgh’s Black community, with rapid response and youth-led social change as priorities.
Key Information: All dates are projected; fund is not currently open but expected to resume per annual cycle.
Description
The Human Equity & Justice Fund (HEJF) of the POISE Foundation is designed to provide immediate financial support to Black-led and Black-serving organizations and movements addressing urgent crises and advancing social justice in Pittsburgh’s Black community. The fund supports rapid response to events such as violence, racial disparities, and public health emergencies, as well as youth-led and intergenerational initiatives fostering systemic change. Its grantmaking includes Rapid Response Mini-Grants for unanticipated crises and Racial Equity Seed Grants for youth leadership and community programming. While the fund is not currently disbursing grants, it is expected to reopen on its typical annual cycle.
