RISE HIGH Grant Partnership Program

Neighborhood Allies centers its work and investments to foster a more just, fair, and inclusive society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. Our mission is to engage Pittsburgh area residents and organizations with innovative tools that expand opportunity for transformative community change.

Program Goal

The goal of the RISE HIGH Grant Partnership (RHGP) Program is to provide applicants with an opportunity to partner with Neighborhood Allies over a set period of time to achieve measurable equity and inclusion results in the Pittsburgh area. We emphasize the importance of racial equity –the condition achieved when one’s identity no longer statistically predicts how one fares. Racial equity is a part of racial justice, and thus we work to address the root causes of inequities and not just their manifestations.

Program Priorities

• Provide grantee-partners with financial resources and technical assistance to enhance their organizational capacity. Organizational capacity includes a broad range of domains such as: Leadership, Management and Operations, Community Engagement, Program and Service Delivery, and Evaluation.
• Support strategies, partnerships, and seed ideas aiming to dismantle inequities so all residents can enjoy a better quality of life.
• Achieve alignment with one or more of the goals and objectives within our 3 Year Roadmap.
• Support Black and Brown-led organizations based in our focused geographies of: the Hilltop (Allentown, Beltzhoover, and Knoxville), the Hill District, Larimer, Homewood, Millvale and Wilkinsburg.

Grant Funds and Program Cycle

The RHGP Program consists of two grants, the RISE HIGH Growth Grant, and the 212 Convergence Grant: (There is one application for both grants)

In 2023, our funding cycle will consist of two rounds, a Spring Round, and a Fall Round. For the Spring Round of the RISE HIGH Growth Grant, applications are due by March 31st, and award announcements will be made on May 31st . For the Fall Round of the RISE HIGH Growth Grant, applications will be due by July 31st with award announcements made on September 30th.

For our 212 Convergence Grant, applications are due on March 31st with the award announced on July 31st. Details of each grant and a Calendar of Events is provided below.

Ineligible Applicants:

• Individuals (please refer to FAQ #6)
• Political candidates/campaigns
• Religious organizations for religious activities

Calendar of Events

Application Resources

• FAQs
• 3 Year Road Map Executive Summary, Long-Term Impact and KPIs
• Compliance and reporting information

If you have questions or need more information about our RISE HIGH Grant Partnership Program, reach out grants@neighborhoodallies.org or Shad Henderson, Director of Equity and Inclusion, at shad@neighborhoodallies.org.