Federation Grantmaking Portal

SteelTree
Organizations and individual applicants can apply.
Opens Jul 29 2025 09:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline Sep 15 2025 11:59 PM (EDT)
$5,000.00 to $10,000.00
Description

SteelTree’s Statement of Purpose 

Invest in innovative nonprofit programs that strengthen the vibrancy, endurance, and inclusiveness of the entire Pittsburgh Jewish community through the leadership of young adult Jewish donors.   

Request for Proposals 

The SteelTree Fund is seeking applications for grants to support innovative programs that strengthen the vibrancy, endurance, and inclusiveness of the Jewish community of Pittsburgh. A program is considered innovative if it does not currently exist in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community or if it addresses an unmet need or opportunity in our community.   

SteelTree offers grants of $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 in two grant cycles per year. An existing 501c3 organization or an individual with access to a fiscal sponsor* are invited to apply for funding. Applicants may submit more than one grant within the same fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) but can only be funded once per year. Previously funded applicants can be considered as well.  

Preference is given to organizations or programs that aim to have an outsized impact on the Pittsburgh Jewish community.   

Our application process has two stages: an Idea Phase and a Presentation Phase.

The SteelTree board is composed of young adult donors from our community who are passionate about making positive change in the Jewish community.   

*A fiscal sponsor is a 501c3 organization that has agreed to receive the funds on behalf of the grantee. If you want to apply for a SteelTree grant but do not have a fiscal sponsor, please contact Lily Wein at lwein@jfedpgh.org to set up time to talk about your options. 

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SteelTree


SteelTree’s Statement of Purpose 

Invest in innovative nonprofit programs that strengthen the vibrancy, endurance, and inclusiveness of the entire Pittsburgh Jewish community through the leadership of young adult Jewish donors.   

Request for Proposals 

The SteelTree Fund is seeking applications for grants to support innovative programs that strengthen the vibrancy, endurance, and inclusiveness of the Jewish community of Pittsburgh. A program is considered innovative if it does not currently exist in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community or if it addresses an unmet need or opportunity in our community.   

SteelTree offers grants of $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 in two grant cycles per year. An existing 501c3 organization or an individual with access to a fiscal sponsor* are invited to apply for funding. Applicants may submit more than one grant within the same fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) but can only be funded once per year. Previously funded applicants can be considered as well.  

Preference is given to organizations or programs that aim to have an outsized impact on the Pittsburgh Jewish community.   

Our application process has two stages: an Idea Phase and a Presentation Phase.

The SteelTree board is composed of young adult donors from our community who are passionate about making positive change in the Jewish community.   

*A fiscal sponsor is a 501c3 organization that has agreed to receive the funds on behalf of the grantee. If you want to apply for a SteelTree grant but do not have a fiscal sponsor, please contact Lily Wein at lwein@jfedpgh.org to set up time to talk about your options. 

Value

$5,000.00 to $10,000.00

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Open to
Organizations and individual applicants can apply.
Opens
Jul 29 2025 09:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline
Sep 15 2025 11:59 PM (EDT)