[POISE Foundation](https://poisefoundation.org)

July 14, 2023 (LOI) | August 18, 2023 (Full application)

Up to $10,000 per applicant; annual grants not guaranteed.

Supports organizations providing education and enrichment for Black middle or high school students in Pittsburgh.

--- ## Description The Urban Youth Action Grant, administered by the POISE Foundation, aims to continue the legacy of Urban Youth Action by supporting organizations that offer consistent educational and enrichment programming for Black middle or high school students in the Pittsburgh region. Funding can be used for general operating, program, or project support, with a strong emphasis on skill-building, leadership development, and exposure to business and civic leaders. The grant program seeks to foster personal, educational, and social growth among Black youth, ensuring that organizations exemplify the vision and transformative work started by Urban Youth Action in 1966. --- ## Due Dates - July 14, 2023: Letter of Interest (LOI) submission deadline - August 18, 2023: Full application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Grant amounts are up to $10,000 per applicant, depending on fund availability. - Annual grants are not guaranteed; funding is contingent on available resources. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet **all** of the following criteria: - Be a 501(c)(3) organization or a fiscally sponsored initiative. - Have a mission or focus on educational or enrichment services for Black middle or high school students. - For general operating support: must primarily serve Black middle or high school students. - For program or project support: the program/project must serve Black middle or high school students. - Have at least two years of operating history. - Fiscal sponsorship is permitted for newly formed nonprofits, LLCs, individuals, or groups awaiting IRS 501(c)(3) designation. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Guidelines:** Carefully read the program guidelines before applying. 2. **Letter of Interest (LOI):** Submit an LOI through the [POISE Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=pfgrants) by July 14, 2023. 3. **Eligibility Check & Interview:** LOIs are reviewed for eligibility. Eligible applicants will be invited for a virtual interview (July 15–25, 2023). 4. **Full Application:** Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application by August 18, 2023. 5. **Review:** Applications are evaluated by an external review committee comprising youth enrichment leaders, parents, and students. 6. **Notification:** Applicants are notified of their status around the end of November 2023. **Application Materials:** - LOI and application forms require information on organizational structure, mission, budget, board composition, leadership demographics, and details about the target population. - For detailed application and portal instructions, see the [Applicant Tutorial](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2-rkkxy9iQ1WLx2LKaBYr9LgFoXfaqt/view). --- ## Additional Information - Fiscal sponsorship is encouraged for groups not yet holding 501(c)(3) status. - Annual support is not guaranteed; organizations should plan accordingly. - For technical support with the application portal, consult the [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial). --- ## External Links - [Urban Youth Action Grant Program Page](https://poisefoundation.org/urban-youth-action-grants/) - [Grant Guidelines (PDF)](http://poisefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/UrbanYouthAction_POISE-GRANT.pdf) - [Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=pfgrants) - [Applicant Portal Tutorial (Video)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2-rkkxy9iQ1WLx2LKaBYr9LgFoXfaqt/view) - [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Address | |----------------|-------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Shaqui Scott | [sscott@poisefdn.org](mailto:sscott@poisefdn.org) | 412-281-4967 | POISE Foundation, Two Gateway Center, Suite 1700, 603 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | | General Inquiries | [info@poisefdn.org](mailto:info@poisefdn.org) | 412-281-4967 | Same as above |

Urban Youth Action Grant

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