How much funding does Laurel Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Laurel Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Laurel Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Laurel Foundation Grant

Laurel Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Grantmaking is concentrated in the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Laurel Foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Not eligible / not funded

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

Overview

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.

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

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.