Grants for Food/Bev/Entertainment

April 10, 2025

SURPRISE!

It's a bonus "Grant Edition" from your favorite newsletter!

Below find SEVEN grants for food, beverage, entertainment businesses/staff and community organizations.

Deadlines are as soon as this Sunday so get busy and grab some free money to support your goals.

Cheers,

Allison & Bret

City of Pittsburgh's

Office of Nighttime Economy

Time's a Wasting - Apply Now!

Community Festivals

Community Festival Program Grant

All approved grant applications receive up to $1,000.00 in reimbursed funds to assist with operations of their festivals.

Applications will be accepted through 11:59PM on Sunday, April 13

click here to apply

Boost Your Arts & Culture Event

Apply for Marketing Support from Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's new community marketing initiative!

Submit one event of your choosing occurring between June 1 and August 15, 2025 for consideration for GPAC's spring campaign. Deadline April 15, 2025

Application for Spring Marketing Support

City of Pittsburgh Launches the "Summer of Engagement"

Mini-Grants for Community Events Supporting First-Ever Comprehensive Plan

The Mini Grants program, offering $1,500 grants to support community events that will help shape the city's first-ever comprehensive plan.

Application Deadline is April 30, 2025, 11:59 PM

For eligibility details and more click here

ATTN: Producers, Musicians, Artists, and Owners

Creator's Momentum Business Accelerator

$5K grant for many types of businesses, including food/bev production, & music/performance artists and venues.

The deadline to apply is 5pm ET on May 2.

For eligibility details and more click here

Change Makers 2025

Have an idea that could uplift LGBTQ+ youth in your community?

Nonprofit partners are encouraged to partner with an LGBTQ+ youth leader to apply for a $10,000 Changemakers grant

Applications must be in by May 5th Click here for all the info

2025 Stop the Violence Grant Program

Stop The Violence grant apps are open!

The City of Pittsburgh invites community organizations to join in our efforts of ensuring peace and safety in our neighborhoods through the 2025 STOP the Violence community grant program. These grants are intended to support organizations making meaningful contributions toward ending violence in our community.

Deadline of May 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

For eligibility details and more click here

Downtown Placemaking Grants

Downtown should have something for everyone!

Local individuals, non-profit organizations and civic groups are encouraged to apply for $1,000 – $5,000 grants for creative projects and activities that help us create vibrant and welcoming experiences in places around the Golden Triangle.

For eligibility details and more click here

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