Conservation |  Education |  Human Services |  Regional Economic Development REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA toward two-year support to cultivate transportation projects in southwestern Pennsylvania that link sound land use, community plans, and sensible transportation investment decisions $85,000 3 Rivers Wet Weather, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support to develop a practical, cost-effective management model for the Allegheny County sewage system and to engage a consulting team to assist with integrating green solutions in wet weather plans in the Pine Creek watershed $800,000 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Pittsburgh, PA to develop supply chain strategies in four of the region's most competitive energy sectors; wind, nuclear, natural gas, and water $200,000 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Pittsburgh, PA toward an energy industry occupational analysis $300,000 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $425,000 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Pittsburgh, PA toward establishing the tech-belt region as a global center for public and private investment research and manufacturing $30,000 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Pittsburgh, PA to conduct a study on health care in Pittsburgh $50,000 Allegheny County Economic Development Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support to provide energy conservation retrofit measures at municipal buildings throughout Allegheny County $400,000 August Wilson Center for African American Culture Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $300,000 Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support of scientific and educational programming for the Carnegie Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystems and support of work at Powdermill $730,000 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA toward development of technological solutions for Pittsburgh transportation challenges $100,000 Catalyst Connection Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support to assist manufacturers in competing in the emerging energy markets $450,000 Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $250,000 Christian Evangelistic Economic Development Pittsburgh, PA toward the Skills to Work program and the Eco-One Housing initiative $100,000 City Theatre Company, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations and a feasibility study on moving to the Cultural District $350,000 City Theatre Company, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations and an individual donor challenge $175,000 Community Foundation of Fayette County Uniontown, PA toward two-year support to hire a consultant to provide technical assistance to the five communities of the Fayette Community Growth Fund (Ohiopyle, Point Marion, Brownsville, Connellsville, and Uniontown) $10,000 Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown Johnstown, PA toward support of a partnership with the Richard King Mellon Foundation for projects in the Johnstown region and to assist with the Lift Johnstown economic development initiative $425,000 Community Theater Project Corporation Pittsburgh, PA to upgrade the main, home studio located in Pittsburgh's East End $50,000 Covenant Presbyterian Church Ligonier, PA toward safety and aesthetic improvements and historic preservation of the facilities $75,000 Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland Greensburg, PA toward three-year support of operations $450,000 Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland Greensburg, PA to develop the Ligonier Armory $550,000 Fort Ligonier Days, Inc. Ligonier, PA toward three-year support to secure the performance of the Marine Field Band at Fort Ligonier Days $18,000 Frick Art & Historical Center Pittsburgh, PA toward support of Faberge: the Hodges Family Collection exhibition $75,000 Friends of the Riverfront Pittsburgh, PA toward an appraisal of the Aspinwall Marina, a project to turn an eight acre marina along the Allegheny River into a public park $14,000 Garfield Jubilee Association, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations and the introduction of a masonry program $150,000 Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA toward 2011 membership $20,000 Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support to provide customer service training $89,000 Greater Pittsburgh Office of Promotion Pittsburgh, PA toward support of 2012 operations $250,000 Grow Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA toward support of general operations and website improvements $105,000 Hill House Association Pittsburgh, PA toward Hill District revitalization efforts including the Season of the Arts, Kassi Leadership Academy, and the Kaufmann Center $250,000 Hill House Economic Development Corporation Pittsburgh, PA toward construction-related expenses for the Hill District grocery store $525,000 Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $300,000 Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Glenside, PA toward costs associated with the Land Bank Conference 2011, held in Detroit, Michigan $3,500 Idea Foundry Pittsburgh, PA to create a self-sustaining EB-5 regional center in southwestern Pennsylvania $200,000 Idea Foundry Pittsburgh, PA to provide in-depth business development services and financial capital to transform early start technology ideas into sustainable business $400,000 Innovation Works, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward a study on the feasibility of establishing an advanced materials center in Pittsburgh $75,000 Innovation Works, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of Alpha Lab $400,000 Kingsley Association Pittsburgh, PA toward support of a land reclamation and greening strategy in the Larimer and East Liberty corridor $300,000 Leadership Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA to develop marketing and response management plans for attracting Baby Boomers to Pittsburgh $25,000 Ligonier Borough Ligonier, PA to map community facilities, underground utilities, storm water facilities and parcels with a geographic information system $89,000 Ligonier Township Municipal Authority Ligonier, PA to map Ligonier Township Municipal Authority facilities, including water and sanitary sewer lines with a geographic information system $81,000 Looking Glass Institute Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support to build capacity for a collaboration of environmental organizations, to assist with ongoing revitalization efforts in the neighborhood of Homewood, and to provide technical assistance on other green building efforts $185,000 Manchester Citizens Corporation Pittsburgh, PA to establish a loan fund at Bridgeway Capital for restoration of housing on Juniata Street and toward support of operations $425,000 The Mattress Factory, Ltd. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations and programs and to expand and strengthen the museum's development efforts $250,000 Minority and Women Educational Labor Agency Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations in the pre-apprenticeship program $350,000 Mount Washington Community Development Corporation Pittsburgh, PA toward an engineering plan for the Shiloh Street corridor $25,000 Mount Washington Community Development Corporation Pittsburgh, PA to remove invasive species, restore and landscape the hillside, maintain the view, and begin trail development on Mount Washington $220,000 The Mountain Playhouse, Inc. Jennerstown, PA toward support of operations $100,000 New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support of operations and programs $350,000 Oakland Planning and Development Corporation Pittsburgh, PA to renovate and equip a new location for workforce and youth programs $75,000 Oakland Planning and Development Corporation Pittsburgh, PA to complete design and engineering specifications and to assist with preliminary construction of the Innovation Oakland project $200,000 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations and expansion into Westmoreland County $300,000 Pittsburgh Central Keystone Innovation Zone Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support to build capacity and expand services $400,000 Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation Pittsburgh, PA toward the acquisition and launch of Essential Public Media's 90.5 FM $1,500,000 Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors Pittsburgh, PA to strengthen sustainable income streams for Global Pittsburgh's core programs $125,000 Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Pittsburgh, PA toward support of downtown living initiatives $300,000 Pittsburgh Entertainment Project Pittsburgh, PA toward support of programs and operations $350,000 Pittsburgh Filmmakers Pittsburgh, PA to support PublicSource to strengthen regional journalism through in-depth news and information $85,000 The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA to conduct a study on the community development system in Pittsburgh $35,000 Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support of job creation in sustainable careers in energy and energy-related sectors of the American economy for the residents of the Pittsburgh region $1,500,000 Pittsburgh Opera, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $300,000 The Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $300,000 Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of renovations at Heinz Hall $5,000,000 Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $300,000 The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources Pittsburgh, PA toward three-year support to build the donor base $1,500,000 The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources Pittsburgh, PA to bring local, national, and international jazz artists to the Three Rivers Arts Festival $10,000 The Poise Foundation Pittsburgh, PA toward the National Arts Treasure Initiative $5,000 Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support of operations, business plan implementation, and the strategic planning program $575,000 Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA toward phase 1 of the development of the Sports and Athletics Complex at Montour Junction, a new 78-acre park being created near Coraopolis $500,000 Regional Opportunity Center Pittsburgh, PA toward a collaborative economic development initiative $10,000 Renewable Manufacturing Gateway Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations and program related investments $1,500,000 Research Triangle Institute Research Triangle Park, NC toward preparation and presentation of a Pittsburgh economic development organization impact evaluation $10,000 Riverlife Pittsburgh, PA toward development of Three Rivers Park $1,000,000 Service Corps of Retired Executives Latrobe, PA toward three-year support of a marketing program to reach an increased number of those interested in starting a new business or improving their existing business $30,000 Silk Screen Pittsburgh, PA toward two-year support of the annual Silk Screen Festival $75,000 Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County, Inc. Greensburg, PA to develop a new strategic plan for the organization including a review of merger options with organizations with similar missions $20,000 Steel City Rowing Corporation Verona, PA toward final construction of a Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design certified boathouse $275,000 Sustainable Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA to support sustainability policies and practices in southwestern Pennsylvania, to examine the prospect of a bus rapid transit system connecting Downtown Pittsburgh to Oakland, and to enhance the region's outdoor recreational opportunities $575,000 Sustainable Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA to enhance regional outdoor recreation and support sustainability efforts $525,000 Three Rivers Rowing Association Pittsburgh, PA to repair docks at the Washington's Landing boathouse $13,500 ToonSeum Pittsburgh, PA toward support of an exhibit that will share comic and editorial cartoon tributes, remembrances, and commentary on the events of 9/11 $10,000 The Union Project Pittsburgh, PA toward strategic support of operations $150,000 The Union Project Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $150,000 University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Pittsburgh, PA toward support of the CONNECT program to promote a more efficient approach to public services for the City of Pittsburgh and surrounding communities $30,000 University of Pittsburgh, Institute of Politics Pittsburgh, PA to support the Imagine Greater Pittsburgh Regional Visioning Initiative efforts in developing a comprehensive approach to economic development, protection of natural resources, and future infrastructure improvements $150,000 University of Pittsburgh, Institute of Politics Pittsburgh, PA toward support of a roundtable created to discuss how best to respond to the economic opportunities and environmental challenges associated with the development of the Marcellus Shale $50,000 Venture Outdoors Pittsburgh, PA toward costs associated with moving to a new location $50,000 Venture Outdoors Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations and programming $188,000 West Pittsburgh Partnership for Regional Development, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA to support community day activities uniting the 12 neighborhoods that make up the City of Pittsburgh's West End $10,000 Westmoreland County Airport Authority Latrobe, PA toward construction of a regional emergency operations center $850,000 Westmoreland Museum of Art Greensburg, PA to complete the design phase of the expansion planning efforts $245,000 WQED Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA toward support of operations $550,000 Zoological Society of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA to save and relocate three African elephants for integration into the Pittsburgh Zoo elephant herd $375,000 Total Regional Economic Development Grants $31,781,000 History, Program Interests, and Geographic Focus | Funding Policy Grants Approved in 2012 |  2011 |  2010 |  2009 |  2008 Grant Application Process & Form | Trustees, Officers and Program Staff HOME