Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development

PPND makes strategic grants and loans.

Funding neighborhood improvements is a complex process, requiring public and private cooperation. PPND contributes the critical piece of the puzzle to build the capabilities of community-based organizations and deliver working capital for their projects.

Our funding strategy is both equitable and selective; we are committed to achieving the greatest return on our investment. Our funding system requires communities to provide a clear plan of action and demonstrate progress towards results. We demand accountability and audit our projects on a continuing basis so we can ensure that our partners’ investment is contributing to enduring community change.

We make strategic operating grants, low-interest loans, and grants for pre-development efforts and other catalytic community projects. Our new partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national community development intermediary, opens access to loans that allow communities to capitalize on market opportunities.