Bring Youth Outdoors

Bring Youth Outdoors Grant

Funder: The Heinz Endowments Summer Youth Philanthropy program in partnership with Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh

Geographic Scope: Southwestern Pennsylvania municipalities

Eligibility:

• Municipalities that have earned or are working towards Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification

Focus Areas:

• Fund engaging, skill-building opportunities for youth through stewardship of local green space
• Care for and upgrade green spaces
• Create positive outdoor experiences for youth through educational workshops, recreation, and volunteering
• Expose youth to health benefits of outdoor time
• Increase youth awareness and appreciation of their community

Funding Details:

• A pool of $25,000 is available for grant making to municipalities per the RFP
• Half of interns' wages for 12-week program paid through LGA (for Municipal Intern Program component)

Contact Information:

• Local Government Academy: 1501 Preble Ave, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
• Phone: 412.586.5659
• Email: [email protected]
• Sustainable Pittsburgh contact: Liz Vargo (Senior Intern) - [email protected]
• Sustainable municipality certification: 412-258-6652

Background:
This grant opportunity intends to fund engaging, skill-building opportunities for youth through the stewardship of a local green space. The funding aims to help municipalities care for and upgrade their green space while creating positive experiences for youth.

Application Process

The application is a two-part process:

1. First: Municipality must complete an application via The Heinz Endowments online form and then attach answers from Step 2 below.
2. Second: Applicant must review and answer the questions listed in the Request for Proposals. These answers should then be included (linked) with the online form as an attachment.
3. Submission: The completed application is submitted via the online process.

Optional Informational Sessions

Optional briefing sessions on the funding opportunities were held:

• Thursday, 9-11 a.m., July 2 at Pittsburgh Children's Museum
• Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., July 8 at Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Note: These dates are historical (2015) and may not be available for current applicants.