Laurel Foundation Grant

Laurel Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Laurel Foundation
Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Summary

The Laurel Foundation Grant focuses on supporting organizations in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, it distributed $1,510,000 to 55 organizations across various fields, including Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, and Public Benefit. The Foundation emphasizes long-term benefits, fiscal responsibility, and measurable outcomes, while not funding individuals or programs outside its specified geographic area.

Overview

Note: Organizations are advised to carefully review this website to gauge the Foundation’s possible interest prior to submitting a full proposal. If there is uncertainty, a brief, one-page letter of inquiry may be submitted via email to the Foundation, including a summary of the project and related costs. Grantmaking Overview With an emphasis on outcomes and accountability, grants will focus on programs that offer long-term benefits for participants and the community. The Foundation favors programs that foster individual responsibility and self-sufficiency, exhibit a commitment to sound fiscal and program management, implement collaborative efforts, and demonstrate measurable outcomes. The Foundation’s grantmaking falls into four main categories: Arts & CultureEducationEnvironmentPublic/Society Benefit

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Laurel Foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania.Grantmaking is concentrated in the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland.The Foundation awards grants only to organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

Individuals are not eligible for funding, nor are grants made for scholarships or fellowships.The Foundation does not ordinarily approve consecutive-year grants, preferring instead to monitor the status of a program prior to additional funding approval.