How much funding does Catalytic Grant Program provide?

Catalytic Grant Program provides $25,000 - $75,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Catalytic Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Catalytic Grant Program

Foundation Semi-annual Community Development Grants Poverty Alleviation Grants Food Security Grants Workforce Development Grants

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Funding Amount

$25,000 - $75,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Catalytic Grant Program

Funder: Neighborhood Allies Inc

Overview: Neighborhood Allies' flagship grant program offering innovative, creative and inspiring ideas that make neighborhoods healthier, safer and stronger. The organization allocates significant funding directly into neighborhood investments through this program.

Geographic Scope

Larimer
Homewood
Hill District
Hilltop cluster (southern neighborhoods)
Millvale
Wilkinsburg

Focus Areas

Neighborhood leadership and resident engagement
Wealth building and economic mobility
Access to healthy foods
Blight removal
Workforce development and job placement
Environmental sustainability
Technology and digital access
Public health
Education
Transportation
Entrepreneurship

Eligibility

Community organizations, nonprofits, residents
Groups working in or serving target neighborhoods
Projects addressing neighborhood-based or system-based issues
Preference for collaborative, resident-driven initiatives

Award Details

Individual awards range from $25,000 to $75,000
Total allocated per round: Up to $1.5 million (as of 2014)
Approximately 10-15 awards per funding round
Grant decisions presented at Board of Directors meeting

Contact

Email: grants@neighborhoodallies.org Program Manager: Talia Piazza (talia@neighborhoodallies.org) Address: 429 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: 412.471.3727 FAX: 412.471.3746

Background

Neighborhood Allies (formerly Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development) launched in 2013 with restructured mission to streamline impact. Funding comes from local foundations, banks, and governmental organizations.

How to Apply

Three-Step Application Process

#### Step 1: Idea Paper Submission
1. Submit idea paper to grants@neighborhoodallies.org with subject line "Catalytic Idea"
2. Idea paper should address:
- What is your idea, project, or program?
- What change/impact do you want to see as a result?
- What is the approximate financial scope?
- Who are the partners who will help make it reality?
3. Format: Bare-bones sketch acceptable; no formal grant application required at this stage
4. Deadline: Varies by funding round (e.g., February 20 for Spring 2015 round)
5. Note: Previously submitted idea papers can be resubmitted as-is or updated

#### Step 2: In-Person Idea Presentation
1. Selected applicants invited to present ideas in-person to Neighborhood Allies program staff
2. Timing: Scheduled within specified dates (e.g., February 25 – March 6 for Spring 2015)
3. Purpose: Staff works with applicants to:
- Build upon and strengthen original ideas
- Make important connections
- Create and build powerful partnerships
- Foster innovation, creativity, and collective impact
4. Outcome: Applicants notified of advancement to next step (e.g., by March 9)

#### Step 3: Full Application & Award Decision
1. Selected applicants complete full application form
2. Deadline: Specified date at close of business, 5pm (e.g., March 31 for Spring 2015)
3. Review: Recommendations for funding awards presented at Board of Directors meeting
4. Notification: Applicants informed of decision within seven days following Board action