Rivers of Steel is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding for heritage-related sites, organizations, and municipalities within the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.
Donor Name: Rivers of Steel
State: Pennsylvania
County: Allegheny County (PA), Armstrong County (PA), Beaver County (PA), Butler County (PA), Fayette County (PA), Greene County (PA), Washington County (PA), Westmoreland County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/21/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program supports innovative projects that preserve and interpret the region’s rich industrial and cultural legacy while promoting heritage tourism and community revitalization.
Funding Information
Grant requests may range from $1,000 to $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, local governments, and educational institutions. Projects must occur within or across the eight counties of the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area—Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland—and demonstrate a clear connection to the organization’s mission.
For more information, visit Rivers of Steel.
