POISE Community Impact Grants
POISE Community Impact Grants fund Black-led nonprofits in Pittsburgh for projects advancing empowerment, education, entrepreneurship, and family well-being in the Black community.
Funder: POISE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2026 (LOI - Spring) | May 2026 (Full App - Spring) | September 2026 (LOI - Fall) | November 2026 (Full App - Fall)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants: $1,000–$5,000 (one year); up to $6,500 for Strengthening Black Families programs.
Summary: Supports Black-led nonprofits in Pittsburgh for programs advancing empowerment, education, entrepreneurship, and family well-being in the Black community.
Key Information: Requires Letter of Intent before full application; only Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Pittsburgh region are eligible.
Description
The POISE Community Impact Grants provide one-year grants to Black-led, Black-serving nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh region. These grants are designed to empower and promote self-sufficiency in the Black community, aligning with POISE Foundation’s mission of fostering self-sustaining practices through strategic leadership, collective giving, grantmaking, and advocacy. Priority is given to programs focused on community and economic development, education, entrepreneurial activities, supporting young ladies, and strengthening Black families. Funded projects are expected to build capacity, promote civic participation, encourage economic and social advancement, and reinforce the well-being and resilience of Black communities.
