On May 18, The Heinz Endowments announced the award of nearly $11.1 million in grants to support programs that strengthen children and families, focusing on areas including food insecurity, education, housing, and environmental health. 

A total of 62 grants approved by the Endowments Board of Directors covers all three of the Endowments’ strategic program areas: Creativity, Learning and Sustainability. The funding provides support for programs and projects that reflect the Endowments’ deep commitment to the wellbeing of all families and children in southwestern Pennsylvania. 

“The Heinz Endowments is dedicated to ensuring prosperity for everyone in the Pittsburgh region,” said Heinz Endowments President Chris DeCardy. “Deepening our support for organizations and leaders focused on our children through strengthening family and youth-serving programs is foundational to that vision for our future.”

Among the grants are--

-- Clean Air Council receives $480,000 as part of the Endowments’ continued support of its education, outreach and advocacy to improve air quality in the region.

-- Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future receives $400,000 to continue support for its strategies to address pollution, protect the environment and expand sustainable economic development.

-- Three Rivers Waterkeeper receives $300,000 to protect the quality and health of the waters in the urban areas of the Pittsburgh region

-- Women for a Healthy Environment received $150,000 for lead prevention work

-- Community Foundation for the Alleghenies received $215,000 for the Cancer and Environment Network of Southwestern Pennsylvania in reducing the use of and exposure to hazardous chemicals, promoting safer alternatives to these substances, and fostering networks to pursue policy changes that will address cancer regionally and nationally.

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-- Pittsburgh Business Times: Heinz Endowments Announces $11.1 Million In Grants

[Posted: May 18, 2023]

5/22/2023