The Development Initiatives Program is dedicated to provide last-in grant support for new construction and rehabilitation of commercial, mixed-use and housing development.
Donor Name: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
State:Pennsylvania
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Development Programs Initiatives (the “Program”), funded with proceeds from the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund (“GHDNRF”), administered by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) and developed in cooperation with the GHDNRF Advisory Board, seeks to support programs, projects, and activities that further the improvement of land and structures within the Greater Hill District. The Program aims to provide grant support for new construction and rehabilitation of commercial, mixed-use, and housing development projects in the Greater Hill District that demonstrate readiness, community benefit, and alignment with the Greater Hill District Master Plan. Intended to provide a form of “last-in” grant support, projects must be in their final funding stage to be eligible for the Program.
Funding Information
Program grants will be awarded through the GHDNRF in amounts up to $250,000 in total.
Eligible Activities
- Hard costs related to construction or rehabilitation
- Equipment
- Costs related to securing payment and performance bonds.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible grantees include non-profit organizations classified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and for-profit entities. Minority-owned entities based in the Greater Hill District are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit URA.


