The Heinz Endowments — Sustainability Program

Major Pittsburgh-based philanthropic funder supporting regional watershed protection, clean water advocacy, and green infrastructure initiatives.

The Heinz Endowments' Sustainability Program is a leading funder of environmental work in the Pittsburgh region and the broader Ohio River Valley. Watershed-relevant grantmaking includes river restoration, stormwater green infrastructure, water quality monitoring networks, and environmental health research. The Endowments prefers grantees with strong track records and measurable community impact. Interested applicants should review recent grantmaking on the Endowments website before submitting a letter of inquiry. Grants span from modest program support ($25k) to major multi-year capacity-building awards ($500k+). The program is particularly interested in projects advancing environmental justice in frontline communities.