The Foundation’s grant program primarily focuses on projects within the following areas:
– Community/Economic Development
– Cultural Advancement/Arts
– Education
– Environment/Conservation
– Health/Medicine
– Human/Social Services

Eligibility Requirements:
– Applicant organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and as public charities under Section 509(a) of that code.
– The geographic focus of the Foundation’s grantmaking program is Pittsburgh and the southwestern Pennsylvania region.
– The Board reserves the right to approve grants in other locations at its discretion.
– The Hillman Foundation does not consider requests for support of:

1. specifically identified individuals
2. organizations located outside of the United States
3. travel expenses for groups
4. events
5. sponsorships
6. meetings such as conferences, institutes, and seminars.