DSF Charitable Foundation: Human Services Grant

DSF Charitable Foundation: Human Services Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: DSF Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The DSF Charitable Foundation offers grants focused on health, human services, and education, primarily in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Foundation reviews applications three times a year and accepts inquiries anytime. Notably, organizations must wait two years after a grant period or declined request before reapplying. Eligible projects must benefit the Pittsburgh area, while requests for individual support or endowments are not considered.

Overview

NOTE: We regret that, due to the large volume of requests we receive and the small size of our staff, we are unable to reply to all inquiries. If you have not received a reply from us within eight weeks of your inquiry submission, please assume that your request will not receive further consideration.The Foundation generally requires that two years elapse between the end of one grant period and consideration of a new request from the same organization. The Foundation also generally requires that two years elapse between the time a funding request has been declined and a new one submitted by the same organization. The DSF Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees acts on grant requests three times per year. Inquiries may be submitted at any time. The Foundation supports projects in health, human services, and education, primarily in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Foundation generally requires that two years elapse between the end of one grant period and consideration of a new request from the same organization. The Foundation also generally requires that two years elapse between the time a funding request has been declined and a new one submitted by the same organization.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The grant program focuses primarily on Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not consider requests for support of individuals or contributions to endowments.