How much funding does Summer of Healing Grants provide?

Summer of Healing Grants provides $75,000 (2022 inaugural) in funding.

When is the deadline for Summer of Healing Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Summer of Healing Grants?

Eligible applicants: Schools and students.

How often is Summer of Healing Grants offered?

Summer of Healing Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Summer of Healing Grants

The Hear Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Gun Violence Prevention Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Mental Health Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

$75,000 (2022 inaugural)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Schools and students

Other requirements

Youth ages 8-16 (summer camps)
Community leaders and grassroots organizations
Faith leaders and spiritual leaders
Mental health professionals

Overview

The Hear Foundation's inaugural "Summer of Healing" grant program, launched in June 2022, supports community projects in gun violence reduction, trauma, and workforce development. The program funds initiatives that embed police-community collaboration and healing-focused activities.

Funding Details

2022 Total Funding: $75,000 (from Heal America)
Award Range: Varies by project
Geographic Scope: Pittsburgh neighborhoods

Focus Areas

Gun violence reduction
Trauma support and healing
Workforce development
Youth engagement
Police-community relationship building

Youth Summer Camps

Supported Programs: Voices Against Violence, Hope 4 Tomorrow, Youth Enrichment Services
Duration: Six-week free camps
Focus: Holistic care, academic achievement, wellbeing, self-empowerment, community service
Police Integration: Community engagement officers embedded weekly; discussions on police reform, public safety concerns, law enforcement careers, prior police encounters, media portrayals
Mental Health Component: Imagine Further Collective provided weekly sessions on support systems, coping skills, resiliency
Youth Ambassador Program: Five young adults hired to facilitate positive interactions between officers and youth

Perry High School Youth-Led Safety Plan

Award: $21,600
Focus: Student Safety Ambassadors (SSAs) developed school-wide safety plan
Components:
- Five youth hired for summer work experience
- 10-week training on trauma, policing, community building
- Development of student-led safety plan addressing conflict
- Safe passage planning
- School-wide summit planning
- Mentoring and additional trainings during school year
Police Partnership: Pittsburgh police participated to build relationships and teach relationship-based policing

Center for Victims Healing Rivers Workshops

Focus: Trauma science and resilience building
Components:
- 15 summer workshops training 150+ community leaders
- Understanding trauma impacts from violence, abuse, chronic adversity
- Building wellbeing and resilience strategies
- Clergy and spiritual leaders partnered with police officers
- Five additional workshops with community leaders, mothers of violence victims, nonprofit practitioners

Eligible Participants

Youth ages 8-16 (summer camps)
Community leaders and grassroots organizations
Schools and students
Faith leaders and spiritual leaders
Mental health professionals

Organization Background

The Hear Foundation, launched June 22, 2022, is dedicated to fostering collaboration between law enforcement, city officials, community groups, and residents. Co-founded by Leon Ford (police shooting survivor and mental health advocate) and Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert (29-year veteran).