Bring Youth Outdoors
Funding Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
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
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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.
How to Apply
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:
Note: These dates are historical (2015) and may not be available for current applicants.
What Local Government Academy actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 2
- Total given
- $11K
- Median grant
- $5,390
- Range
- $5,259–$5,520
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Homestead, PA.
Example grants
Borough of Dormont · Pittsburgh, PA
Municipal intern program
$5,520
Steel Rivers Council of Governments · Homestead, PA
Municipal intern program
$5,259
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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