Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • High school graduates who have experienced homelessness
  • Applicants applying to post-secondary education programs (college, university, or other higher education institutions)
  • School-related expenses such as books or computers
  • Background: The award was established to support students who have overcome housing instability and are pursuing higher education.

Other requirements

  • Award Uses: Recipients can use their award for:
  • Tuition
  • Living expenses such as transportation, child care, or housing
  • Multiple awardees are selected each year, as evidenced by ceremonies where five recipients were honored in both 2016 and 2018.

Overview

A financial award available to young people who have persevered against homelessness and are applying to post-secondary education programs.

Geographic Scope: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Eligibility:

  • High school graduates who have experienced homelessness
  • Applicants applying to post-secondary education programs (college, university, or other higher education institutions)

Award Uses: Recipients can use their award for:

  • Tuition
  • School-related expenses such as books or computers
  • Living expenses such as transportation, child care, or housing

Background: The award was established to support students who have overcome housing instability and are pursuing higher education. Multiple awardees are selected each year, as evidenced by ceremonies where five recipients were honored in both 2016 and 2018.

  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Phone: 412-562-0154
  • Email: info@homelessfund.org
  • Website: homelessfund.org

What Homeless Children's Education Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$15K
Median grant
$15K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: East Pittsburgh, PA.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Homeless
  • College prep
  • Education

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