Call for grants
WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc. is accepting funding requests from local nonprofit, 501(c) (3) charitable and community organizations. Submission deadline is May 15, 2015, and decisions will be made in June. In 2014, WOMEN returned $56,000 to Western Pennsylvania organizations for specific projects. The money was funded by profits from the annual Symphony of Food – A Chef’s Showcase dinner held each year in January. To qualify, an organization must provide service in Allegheny, Washington, Fayette or Greene counties, have IRS 501(c) (3) status, receive no federal funds for the specific projects, and benefit women’s, children’s or family interests. Applicants are asked to visit www.womenofswpa.org, print and complete the Grant Application Form, attach a copy of nonprofit status, specify the amount requested (up to $2,500), and send to: WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc., c/o Philanthropy Committee, P.O. Box 1112, McMurray, PA 15317.