Each spring, we host our annual Youth Initiative Mini-Grant Program to provide funds to local organizations that support the academic and civic endeavors of Wilkinsburg youth.
Our 2022 grant cycle is OPEN NOW! Grant applications will be accepted until May 6th, 2022.
Now in our 12th year, we have had the opportunity to support many organizations through this initiative and reach more than 3,000 youth who participate in summer and after school programs in Wilkinsburg.
Just last year, we funded five groups and supported hundreds of kids in the Wilkinsburg area. Last year’s grant recipients included:
- Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse to provide creativity kits to youth in Wilkinsburg at no cost.
- Creative Kidz to purchase a desktop photo printer for children at the center to use in their art studio.
- Meshwork Press to support a summer workshop series, which worked with Wilkinsburg youth to grow their personal creative processes.
- Pittsburgh Urban Christian School (PUCS) to support Wilkinsburg students participating in an all-day education and enrichment summer camp.
- Wilkinsburg Baseball Association (WBA) to support the 2021 season, including equipment purchases and uniforms for the youth.
