Critical Community Needs Fund Grant

_NOTE: The critical Community Needs Fund (CCNF) is presently not open to offer support. However, it will remain in place, ready to respond in case of future scenarios akin to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic._

Poise Foundation

Our Grantmaking is focused on organizations providing valuable services designed to significantly improve the quality of life for the Pittsburgh Region’s African American Community.

POISE Foundation provides grants from its various endowment funds as well as grant programs we administer on behalf of others.

Critical Community Needs Fund

The CCNF is specifically designed to extend support to small, Black Led Organizations (BLOs) that address critical needs in the Black community arising from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These organizations have demonstrated resilience by adapting to address emerging critical needs, even as their resources are significantly strained. Their proactive efforts to bring hope and support during these challenging times are commendable.

While the fund is not currently accepting applications, it stands as a crucial resource poised to provide support should circumstances similar to the COVID-19 pandemic arise in the future.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Have a current 501(c)3 or a fiscal sponsor with this designation or be a Church, Mosque and/or Faith Based Organization
• The Organization must be led by someone Black and/or African-American
• Must primarily serve Black residents of Allegheny and Beaver Counties