Meeting the Moment (MTM)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Monthly
- Current deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Timeline: Rolling applications with monthly review cycles”
Overview
Rapid response grants that enable nonprofits to act quickly and effectively, helping them adapt to sudden disruptions and address urgent community needs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with monthly review and award cycles.
Geographic Scope: Five-county region of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Purpose: Support sudden disruptions and urgent community needs
Key Features:
- Rolling applications accepted throughout the year
- Monthly review cycles
- Timely support for rapid response needs
Eligibility: Nonprofit agencies operating in the five-county region
Contact Information:
- Phone: 412-261-6010
- Address: 1250 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Additional offices: 124 Hollywood Drive, Butler, PA 16001; 239 Tollgate Hill Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline: Rolling applications with monthly review cycles
- Current period: February 27, 2026 to December 31, 2026
- Monthly review dates available
Application Format: Online application required
Review Cycle: Monthly awards to ensure timely support
What The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 437
- Total given
- $14.59M
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $5,007–$496K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 85%, Ohio 5%, Indiana <1%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Greensburg, PA; Butler, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Jewish Family and Community Services of PGH · Pittsburgh, PA
United way grant
$496K
Jewish Community Center of Greater PGH · Pittsburgh, PA
United way grant
$365K
Macedonia Family & Community Enrichment Center · Pittsburgh, PA
United way grant
$295K
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburghcommunity Campaign · Pittsburgh, PA
Donor designation
$284K
Catholic Charities DIO of Pghbeaver County · Pittsburgh, PA
Donor designation
$232K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Hardship
- Community services
- Foundation
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