$5.4 million Cultural Treasures program supports 16 Black arts groups
All of the organizations produce work that advances the people and culture of Black communities in southwestern Pennsylvania.
09 Dec 2021
Pittsburgh program to advance Black artists gets $2 million windfall
“There is never enough money in the Black nonprofit arts community.”
16 Jun 2021
How local foundations are changing to address racial inequities
As industries grapple with racial inequities highlighted by the pandemic and protests for racial justice, recent promises by philanthropic organizations suggest positive steps.
13 May 2021
The Heinz Endowments awards $5.75 million to arts groups in Pittsburgh for both operating grants and innovation
Twenty-seven organizations are receiving grants in which 100 percent of the amount is designated for general operating support.
18 Nov 2020
Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh awards $456,000 in grants. See the list here
Since 2010, the initiative has awarded $6.1 million to support artists and increase the sustainability of cultural organizations that focus on Black arts.
09 Nov 2020
Investing in Professional Artists announces $170,000 in local grants
The joint grant-making program of The Pittsburgh Foundation, Heinz Endowments and Opportunity Fund awarded $170,000 to individual artists and art programs throughout the city.
25 Jun 2020
Young Voices for the Planet is making a lot more noise with $90,000 Heinz Endowments grant
"They can be too young to vote, but they are never too young to go to a public forum and express their views.”
21 Jun 2019
On Media: Grant Oliphant on 7 toxins poisoning Pittsburgh (and the rest of America)
“In the last two or three years, it has felt to me at times like Pittsburgh is at this weird, eerie vortex of cosmic relevance in our country."
07 Mar 2019
The Heinz Endowments pledges $10 million toward local criminal justice reform
The money will provide both support for inmates and support for advocacy aimed at changing local laws.
28 Nov 2018
Pitt study looks at disparities in school suspensions
“Our region has a problem that is not only a social justice issue, but also an economic one that is hampering our well-being and our future.”
21 Aug 2018