CONNECT
AI Summary
CONNECT is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2023, CONNECT awarded a total of $316.9K across 133 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to fostering partnerships with selected nonprofits. Organizations interested in engaging with CONNECT can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CONNECT ENCOURAGES CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND CIVIC RESILIENCE IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA.
Cause Areas
1
Voluntarism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS
$175K
6%
Carnegie Mellon University
$117.2K
4%
NEW SUN RISING
$116.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CONNECT?
No. CONNECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CONNECT give?
CONNECT primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CONNECT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CONNECT fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CONNECT make each year?
In 2023, CONNECT awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $317 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CONNECT fund recently?
In 2025, CONNECT awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, Carnegie Mellon University, and NEW SUN RISING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CONNECT?
CONNECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.