Urban Youth Action Grant
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Urban Youth Action Grant supports organizations providing education and enrichment for Black middle and high school students in Pittsburgh to build skills, foster social growth, and prepare for adulthood.
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Funder: POISE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (LOI) | August 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per applicant, depending on fund availability; annual grants are not guaranteed
Summary: Supports ongoing education and enrichment services for Black middle and high school students in Pittsburgh.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored initiatives with at least two years of operating history.
Description
POISE Foundation’s Urban Youth Action Grant supports organizations providing consistent education and enrichment programming or services for Black middle and high school students in the Pittsburgh community. Funding can support general operations, programs, or projects that advance young people’s development and social growth.
The grant continues the legacy of Urban Youth Action, founded by Bernard H. Jones in 1966 to provide developmental opportunities for Black inner-city youth in Pittsburgh. Although the original program stopped offering formal programming in 2012, its vision continues through grantmaking. That vision includes helping young people build practical skills, succeed in school, prepare for adulthood, and gain exposure to business and civic leaders.
