Recent Grants

There are so many ways in which to inspire, motivate, and shape children. It’s a process that starts early and continues through the school years as we prepare them for a life filled with possibility. Our goal at The Grable Foundation is to identify and support the people, places and activities that can guide and develop children in the Pittsburgh region. Whether it’s an enriched classroom, an afterschool mentor, a joyous performance, or straight talk on the challenges of growing up, our purpose is to enable meaningful outcomes. This searchable database illustrates our work.

Grants: Public Schools

Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, Inc.

To support the expansion of a ballroom dancing program within the Pittsburgh Public Schools to include middle schools

2013, Public Schools

$20,000

Grow Pittsburgh

To support education and outreach efforts related to urban agriculture

2010, Public Schools

$30,000

The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation

To support scholarships for students graduating from Pittsburgh public schools to pursue higher education

2010, Public Schools

Payment 2 of 3

$1,270,000

Quantum Theatre, Inc.

To support in-school residencies linking high school students with theatrical productions

2010, Public Schools

$15,000

Bethel Park School District

To support a program that will demonstrate the chemistry between science and art through problem solving and a solid foundation in the basics of chemistry

2010, Public Schools

$13,519

West Mifflin Area School District

To support training to assist school districts in utilizing data to enhance instruction and improve student achievement

2010, Public Schools

Payment 1 of 2

$37,500

Dance Alloy Theater

To present residencies and performances at six Pittsburgh public schools

2010, Public Schools

Payment 3 of 3

$35,000

Montour School District

To support the construction of a greenhouse at the school district’s middle school for use by teachers in science instruction in grades five through eight

2010, Public Schools

$9,655

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

To support the greening of grounds adjoining up to 65 buildings in the Pittsburgh Public Schools

2010, Public Schools

Payment 3 of 4

$373,184

Pittsburgh Musical Theater

To support educational and performance opportunities for students in the field of musical theater

2010, Public Schools

Payment 1 of 2

$30,000

Mount Lebanon School District

To support a program that teaches students how to use stop-motion animation as a form of making and interpreting art

2010, Public Schools

$10,700

University of Pittsburgh

To support the creation of a Summer Fellows Institute for 10-12 superintendents from the Forum for Western Pennsylvania School Superintendents

2010, Public Schools

Payment 1 of 2

$30,000