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Application deadline confirmed as June 24, 2026 at 5 p.m.
"Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh is sponsored by The Pittsburgh Foundation. This program funds individual artists, artist residencies, nonprofit organizations, or community-based programs with a documented history of consistently producing or presenting Black art and/or cultural events advancing the art of the African diaspora.
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Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh funds individual artists, artist residencies, nonprofit organizations or community-based programs with a documented history of regularly/consistently producing or presenting Black art and/or cultural events advancing the art of the African diaspora. See Past Grantees Since 2023 Pictured above: 2025 Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh awardees.
Congratulations to the 2025 individual artists, nonprofit organizations and community-based programs dedicated to advancing Black art and culture! 2026 Application is now open Before applying, please review the following to learn about the program criteria, create a profile and submit an online application: Watch a recording of the May 20 Grantseekers Information Session . Download program guidelines .
How to create an online profile . All applications are due via our online portal by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5 p. m.
Funding decisions will be announced by Nov. 30, 2026. Activities to be supported by this grant request should not begin before Jan 1, 2027.
We expect to receive a large volume of requests for assistance. Please note that any questions received on the application due date may not be answered. If you have questions about Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh, please email us at arts [at] pghfdn.
org ( arts[at]pghfdn[dot]org ) . The City of Pittsburgh is known for its rich contributions to the canon of Black cultural creativity. Cultural experiences and creative innovations have always reflected the expressions and imaginations of people from the African diaspora.
The Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh program is where access and opportunity connect with Pittsburgh artists who are thriving in their creative process as a means and a way of life. The program is committed to helping to create a vibrant cultural life in Pittsburgh and the region. Until 2023, the program was co-managed in partnership with The Heinz Endowments.
Currently the program is managed by The Pittsburgh Foundation, with both foundations consistently making investments towards this initiative since 1988. The program goals are to: Help build careers and support the lives of individual artists living and advancing their practices in Pittsburgh.
Increase the sustainability of cultural organizations that focus on advancing the art of the African diaspora by working to eliminate racial disparities within the larger arts sector. Support collaboration in and community awareness of the Black arts sector. Prioritize the documentation and discussion of artists’ work and well-being as part of the region’s cultural health.
Support work that directly addresses and calls for the eradication of systemic and structural racism.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists, artist residencies, nonprofit organizations, or community-based programs with a documented history of consistently producing or presenting Black art and/or cultural events advancing the art of the African diaspora. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh is funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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