Community Food Solutions Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- Grants to local, grassroots organizations and groups that are addressing food insecurity and have expertise in the unique needs of their neighborhoods.
Overview
The Community Food Solutions Grant offered by United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania aims to combat food insecurity by providing funding to grassroots organizations that understand the unique needs of their communities. With nearly a century of experience, United Way connects various sectors to enhance community support and engagement. This initiative not only aids in addressing immediate food access issues but also fosters collaboration among local organizations to create sustainable change.
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania provides funding to community partners that deliver programs and services in our five-county region.
Community Food Solutions Grants
Community Food Solutions provides these grants to local, grassroots organizations and groups that are addressing food insecurity and have expertise in the unique needs of their neighborhoods. A Community Food Solutions Steering Committee, made up of leading organizations in the field, provides grantees with resource connections and technical assistance.
Eligibility
Grants to local, grassroots organizations and groups that are addressing food insecurity and have expertise in the unique needs of their neighborhoods.
What The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 437
- Total given
- $14.59M
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $5,007–$496K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 85%, Ohio 5%, Indiana <1%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Greensburg, PA; Butler, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Jewish Family and Community Services of PGH · Pittsburgh, PA
United way grant
$496K
Jewish Community Center of Greater PGH · Pittsburgh, PA
United way grant
$365K
Macedonia Family & Community Enrichment Center · Pittsburgh, PA
United way grant
$295K
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburghcommunity Campaign · Pittsburgh, PA
Donor designation
$284K
Catholic Charities DIO of Pghbeaver County · Pittsburgh, PA
Donor designation
$232K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Food security
- Food pantries
- Hunger
- Grassroots
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