Request for Proposals: Student Success Initiatives in the Pittsburgh Area

The Posner Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of an open request for proposals (RFP) focused on supporting student success initiatives in the Pittsburgh region. We are seeking projects that provide the resources needed to help youth access, afford, thrive in, and complete college. This will be a two-phased application process with initial letters of inquiry due on April 1 and full proposals (if invited) due on May 15.

Grant Period

The grant period is expected to be one or two years, with potential for continued funding depending on the results of the initial grant. Award amounts will range from $25,000 – $250,000 and the foundation expects to make several grants in this funding cycle.

Timeline

• RFP Released February 28, 2024
• LOI deadline April 1, 2024
• Finalists notified April 15, 2024
• Full proposal deadline May 15, 2024
• Awardees notified No later than June 30, 2024