One Northside Mini-Grant Program

Geographic Scope: 18 Northside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh

The One Northside Mini-grant Program invests $50,000 in awards and development support for community-driven projects. The program seeks to strengthen connections and create opportunity throughout the 18 Northside neighborhoods. It was previously known as 'Neighbor to Neighbor' when managed by The Sprout Fund.

Focus Areas

Grants advance the One Northside vision with focus on:

• Quality of Education
• Employment
• Place
• Safety
• Health

Also prioritizes:

• Strengthening connections among residents
• Increasing accessibility to resources
• Activating significant places to build vibrancy
• Community engagement and social impact

Eligible Applicants

• Northside community residents
• Community project leaders
• Creatives
• Business leaders making social impact
• Long-time residents with projects
• Previous mini-grant recipients (encouraged to reapply)

Award Details

• Amount: Up to $1,000 per project
• Taxable: Taxable if recipient is not a 501(c)(3)

Application Timeline

• Rolling basis: Applications accepted on ongoing basis
• Review Schedule: Reviewed monthly with decisions announced around the end of each summer month (June, July, August)
• Winter cycle: October, November, December
• Additional deadlines: October 25 and November 19 (2018)
• Applications accepted until funds are expended

Support Provided

• Financial awards
• Project development support from New Sun Rising
• Support from Mini-grant Street Team Ambassadors
• Resource connection and accessibility support

Street Team Ambassadors

Four trained Northside residents provide recruitment and applicant support:

• Kate Kelley
• Maria Searcy
• Ashlyn Taylor
• Ginger Underwood

They received training from Levels Creative Empowerment + Consulting Group

Example Projects Funded

• Senior Citizens Craft Education: combats social isolation, reconnects older adults through floral crafting skills
• The Comic Book Shop: afterschool reading program using graphic novels for reading fluency development

Contact

Mailing Address: New Sun Rising, attn. One Northside Mini-Grant, P.O. Box 58005, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15209
Application submission: grants@newsunrising.org

About One Northside

One Northside is a community-driven initiative to improve quality of life in all 18 Northside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh.

How to Apply

1. Application Methods:
   • Submit printed application at Allegheny and Woods Run Carnegie Libraries during normal business hours
   • Submit by postal mail to: New Sun Rising, attn. One Northside Mini-Grant, P.O. Box 58005, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15209
   • Submit online application (link available at newsunrising.org/project/ignite-northside)
   • Email as attachment to: grants@newsunrising.org
2. Application Timeline:
   • Rolling basis - applications accepted on ongoing basis
   • Reviewed monthly with decisions announced around the end of each summer month (June, July, August)
   • Winter cycle deadlines: October, November, December
   • Upcoming deadlines: October 25 and November 19 (2018)
   • Applications accepted until funds are expended
3. Get Support:
   • Attend information sessions to learn about the process
   • Schedule informal meet-ups with Street Team Ambassadors in community locations as needed
   • Contact New Sun Rising for project development assistance
4. Contact for Questions:
   • Phone: (412) 407-9007
   • Email: info@newsunrising.org

Application Focus Areas

Applicants encouraged to focus on:

• Elevating Quality of Education, Employment, Place, Safety and Health for Northside residents
• Strengthening community connections
• Increasing accessibility to resources
• Projects with potential to become larger initiatives
• Activating significant places to build vibrancy with neighbors