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One Northside Mini-Grant Program

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

One Northside Mini-Grant Program

Funder: The Buhl Foundation with New Sun Rising administration

Geographic Scope: 18 Northside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh

Overview: 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

    Phone: (412) 407-9007 Email: info@newsunrising.org 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. Since 2016, through support from The Buhl Foundation, New Sun Rising has helped 92 Northside residents and community members put ideas into action. Website: OneNorthsidePGH.org

    How to Apply

    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
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