Grable Foundation Grant

The Grable Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children in the Pittsburgh area by supporting early learning, public education, out-of-school programs, and community resources. By investing in innovative educational initiatives and family-friendly activities, the foundation strives to create an environment where children can thrive, explore, and reach their full potential. Their work fosters collaboration among educators, families, and community organizations to ensure every child has access to high-quality learning experiences and support.

Dedicated to Improving the Lives of Children.
At The Grable Foundation, we believe in possibilities: that a child will experience something new that will change his or her life; that a teacher will have the resources to nurture students; that kids will play and learn and grow on their own time, in their own way, guided by a community of people and places keen to make these possibilities a reality. We provide support to organizations that improve the lives of children in the Pittsburgh region from early childhood through the formative years, inside the classroom and out. Are you willing to provide that spark, embrace the wonder of young minds and their infinite possibilities? If so, we welcome the conversation.
Early Childhood
Even before they start kindergarten, young children deserve to participate in rich learning experiences in high-quality settings, led by caring and well-trained adults. Parents should have access to the support they need to encourage their children's development.
Today’s children emerge into a world that presents ever greater opportunities for success. To grow as individuals, however, they need to be ready from the beginning. Early childhood programs, and the efforts that support them, are the stepping stones that will lead to later achievement as they provide moments of inspiration, support and learning. From a busy, high-quality child care center and family activities at the local library, to advocacy efforts and new developments in children’s media, we are inspired by the people and organizations ready and willing to nurture the next generation.
Public Schools
From pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, schools should ignite students’ interests, stretch their abilities, and set the path toward a successful future. Students, teachers, principals, superintendents, parents, and community members each play a crucial role in this process.
Students from kindergarten through high school rely on capable, energetic teachers and visionary school and district leaders to create a learning environment where they can experiment, learn, and thrive.
Out-of-School Time
Children and youth should be able to choose from a variety of high-quality afterschool, summer, and mentoring programs that create vital opportunities for exploration, creativity, learning, and meaningful connections with caring adults.
The vast majority of children’s hours are spent not in the classroom, but out of school. Important learning and inspiration happen here too; that’s why Grable invests in high-quality afterschool programs, engaging summertime experiences, and mentoring programs that foster meaningful connections with caring adults. By exploring the arts, robotics, volunteerism, or a new physical challenge, kids can unlock new interests that inspire them to stretch and grow.
Families
Young people and their families should have easy and frequent access to innovative learning and play spaces, community resources that support their well-being, and celebrations and cultural events that delight them — all designed with kids in mind.
This depends, in part, on a wide and varied group of community resources and cultural institutions that embrace families. Playgrounds and playing fields, museums and libraries, performances and festivals — all of them offer opportunities for families to have fun and enjoy new experiences together. We also know children learn best when they are free from worries about hunger or safety at home, so we support organizations that attend to the well-being of children and their families.
Community
Children, families, and other caring adults should be able to draw upon a vibrant community of strong nonprofit organizations, capable leaders, and robust multimedia resources focused on helping them succeed.
The organizations and professionals who serve children and families also need care and support in order to thrive. We support collaborative networks that help leaders accomplish more together than they can alone, innovative multimedia programming that builds community understanding and support for children and learning, and efforts to strengthen the nonprofit sector so that it can continue its vital work.

Eligibility

The Grable Foundation endeavors to improve the lives of children and youth in the greater Pittsburgh region.
Enriching out-of-school time learning
Places, events, and opportunities that contribute to healthy, joyful families
Vibrant communities that value children’s learning and well-being

Ineligibility

Unfortunately, we cannot accept proposals from organizations and schools outside of southwestern Pennsylvania (unless invited), nor are we able to respond favorably to requests from individuals for assistance or requests to sponsor fundraising events.Please note that indirect/general overhead/administrative cost assessments, such as those typically expressed by percentage add-ons and often applied by educational, research, and other institutions cannot be included in the amount of any grants awarded. However, direct administrative grant expenses can be requested and will be considered if justified in the project budget.We cannot fulfill requests from individuals.