General grants program: prospective applicants submit a short LOI or a general application via the Blackbaud Applicant & Grantee Portal; the foundation awards grants in seven strategic areas and concentrates its efforts in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) (public charities under Section 509(a)); government entities that are federally tax-exempt may also apply | Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible for funding | Given the foundation's regional focus, proposals outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are generally not considered unless expressly for the benefit of SWPA residents

The Heinz Endowments Grants

Supports systems-level and programmatic innovations that make aging more affordable across the United States; emphasizes partnership, innovation, and alignment with Next50 priorities.

Must make aging more affordable through systems-level change | Must focus on, prioritize, and directly impact Next50’s mission-aligned populations | MOU(s) or Letters of Commitment will be requested during the application process

Changing Aging

Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Competitive Adams County Grants focused on emerging community needs; may be operating grants to develop nonprofit infrastructure or program grants to make a sustained difference. Grants of up to $25,000 are available.

Must be a nonprofit with tax-exempt status under IRS Section 501(c)(3) | Must serve Adams County residents | Organizations with outstanding Adams County Grants Final Reports are ineligible | Organizations that are not tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) Public Charity are ineligible | Organizations based outside Adams County are ineligible unless it can be clearly demonstrated Adams County residents will benefit | Grants will not be made to individuals | Private foundations are ineligible | No funding for projects aimed at promoting a particular religion or construction projects for religious institutions | No funding for programs at private schools that benefit only their students | No funding for political campaigns or direct lobbying; debt retirement; projects already completed; fundraising events and galas; core curriculum for schools; travel for bands, sports teams, classes and similar groups

The Heinz Endowments Grants

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

412-281-5777

heinz.org

Past recipients

2024

Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources

$6,043,000

Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources

$5,000,000

Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources

$3,500,000

Sarah Heinz House Association

$1,800,000

Energy Development Authority

$1,500,000

Sarah Heinz House Association

$1,250,000

Pittsburgh Symphony Inc

$1,000,000

Carnegie Institute

$1,000,000

County Of Allegheny Through Its Department Of Human Services

$1,000,000

Rolling

~$50K (3,040 grants)

Pennsylvania

Similar Grants

Changing Aging

~$25K

Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Adams County Grants

Up to $25.0K

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

~$820K