Community Writers

The Writing Institute supports writing in the Pittsburgh community, too.

Dana Nowlin-Russell and Liberty Ferda lead grant-writing workshops at the Pitt's Hill District Community Engagement Center. These in-person events for community members who work or volunteer for local nonprofits are advertised through the Hill District CEC and meet there. The workshops introduce the basics of finding and applying for grants.

If you are a community member seeking additional grant-writing resources, Dana has put together the list below.

Researching Funders and Nonprofits

Foundation Directory Online

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Nonprofit Resource Center

GuideStar

Finding Funding

Foundation Directory Online

Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP)

GWP Member Grant Deadlines

Federal Funding

Federal Grant-Making Agencies

Sample Applications, Guidelines, and Funding Announcements

PA Common Grant Application

Heinz Endowments General Application

Dick’s Sporting Goods – Sports Matter