The Hear Foundation is currently accepting requests for funding for its Winter 2025 Impact Grant funding cycle. Proposals are due by 11:59 PM on February 10, 2025. Please feel free to forward this announcement to others who may be interested in applying.
ABOUT THE HEAR FOUNDATION
The Hear Foundation (THF) is the first and only nonprofit in Pittsburgh dedicated exclusively to collaborating with community leaders, Pittsburgh Police, residents and the City to create a safe, thriving community for all. Co-founded by Leon Ford and former Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert, The Hear Foundation’s mission is to convene, fund, and implement initiatives that build police and resident relationships and strengthen Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.
THE HEAR FOUNDATION IMPACT GRANTS
Nonprofits and community organizations are invited to apply for financial support, up to $40,000, for efforts that promote public safety through work in one or more of THF’s three pillar areas:
- Gun Violence Reduction
- Healing Trauma
- Workforce Development
Applicants may request programmatic support for new or existing efforts. Applicants may only request general operating support where the mission and core programs of the organization are strongly aligned with the core purpose and intent of the grantmaking goals. Preference will be given to proposals that contain elements of constructive interactions and relationship-building between individual residents and police officers or proposals submitted from organizations with a proven track record of collaboration with police. THF does not fund annual appeals, fundraising events, lobbying, advocacy or funding for individuals.
If you have questions regarding this request for proposals, please email Caroline Woodward at cwoodward@hearfoundation.com by February 1, 2025. Questions and answers will be posted to hearfoundation.com by February 2, 2025.
Please see the online application to learn more and to apply for funding.
APPLICATION AND PROGRAM TIMELINE
RFP release date: January 10, 2025
Q&A period ends: February 1, 2025.
Application due date: February 10, 2025
Grant announcement: March 26. 2025
Project end date: March 31, 2026
