How it Started… The original group was comprised of an interesting mix of people from different organizations and backgrounds. Yet they all shared a common idea — how do we make an awesome city like Pittsburgh even more awesome? How it’s Going… 10 Years and more than 120 grants later, Awesome Pittsburgh continues it’s tradition…

We’re throwing a party and you’re invited!  Join us as we celebrate DATE: Monday, March 16, 2020 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PLACE: Red Star Kombucha Brewery, 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 TICKETS: Eventbrite THIS IS A FREE EVENT For 100 months, our mission has remained unchanged: fund the projects that bring more awesomeness to the…

Come join us for our final Pitch Party of 2019! DATE: Monday, October 21, 2019 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PLACE: Kingfly Spirits, 2613 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 TICKETS: Eventbrite THIS IS A FREE EVENT Finding ways to increase the awesomeness of Pittsburgh never gets old! This month, we’re inviting four of our favorite recent applicants…

Interested in social change and community building? Then join us for our next Awesome PGH pitch party where we’ll shine a light on social justice and learn about projects that improve inclusiveness, equity, access, or participation in our region. Four finalists from proposals submitted between February 1 and May 31 will be invited to pitch…

If you were given $10 with no strings attached, what would you do with it? On Wednesday, March 20th, trustees and volunteers from Awesome Pittsburgh will distribute 100 envelopes each filled with $10, and invite Pittsburghers to consider paying it forward by spreading joy and doing something awesome. Beginning at noon, volunteers will be Downtown,…

Do you have an awesome idea in need of funding?  Awesome Pittsburgh invites you to learn about some of the nontraditional funding sources available in our community. DATE: Monday, March 18, 2019 TIME: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m., panel discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. following the announcement of the February 2019 Awesome Pittsburgh…

DATE: Monday, October 15, 2018 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PLACE: The Hollander, 910 Braddock Ave, Braddock PA 15104 *Enter through back on Woodlawn St. FREE TICKETS: Eventbrite Come join us for our last live Pitch Party of 2018! Three of our favorite recent applicants will pitch their projects to our trustees, guest judges and you. There will be…

DATE: Monday, June 18, 2018 TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. PLACE: Protohaven, 214 N Trenton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 FREE TICKETS: Eventbrite Join Awesome Pittsburgh as we hear three passionate Pittsburghers pitch their maker projects to the Awesome Pittsburgh trustees, guest judges, and you! One winner will be awarded $1,000 to help carry out their vision. We’ll also…