MBK Pittsburgh

12/08/2022

Pittsburgh-based Black Tech Nation Ventures - one of a very small percentage of majority Black-owned U.S. venture capital funds - recently received an investment that will help their efforts to support diverse startups in the Pittsburgh community and beyond. 🤝

First National Bank (also Pittsburgh-based) announced it is making an equity investment in Black Tech Nation Ventures, a venture capital fund for tech startups led by Black and diverse leaders.

Focusing on inclusive growth, and attracting and supporting diverse entrepreneurs in our region, is so important because “when all tides rise, everyone rises.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Excited to see the impact this partnership will have on the region!

Learn more ⬇️ https://independentbanker.org/2022/12/a-fund-for-diverse-tech-companies/

09/13/2022

CommUnity. The Mayor's Office is looking for a passionate, innovative individual to join our team as an Education Coordinator.

Tasked with creating a strategic partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools, this person will work to build pathways to prosperity for our youth.

Apply at bit.ly/PGHEDU

08/30/2022

A non-profit initiative of the Mark Cuban Foundation to teach the basics of Artificial Intelligence to underserved high school students across the U.S.

06/23/2022

The Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence is conducting a youth survey to get some data on how gun violence is impacting our young people in the Pittsburgh area. The hope is to be able to use this data to tell a compelling quantitative and qualitative story that demands the attention of the media and policy makers and helps drive our push for change.

Please share with young people in your networks and organizations that might be I retested:

The following questions are intended to allow you to share your experience and views related to violence. All information gathered in this voluntary survey will be kept confidential. This survey was created in partnership between the Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence and the CeaseFirePA....

06/22/2022

It is critical for the success of our Plan for Peace for us to build long-lasting community partnerships. These grants are an opportunity to invest in those partnerships and are an investment in the health and safety of our entire city.

Visit bit.ly/STVGrants to learn more and how to apply.

06/16/2022

Calling all sporting event organizations!

Are you looking to host a sporting event in Allegheny County? Then the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County’s Sports Event Funding Program is for you!

The Sports Event Funding Program provides financial assistance, up to $75,000 to qualified sporting events taking place in Allegheny County. To learn more visit http://www.pgh-sea.com/index.php?path=sef

06/16/2022

We're hiring for an Advancing Black Arts Administrative Assistant. This six-month position has administrative responsibilities and is responsible for all information relating to grants at every stage of the process. Learn more and apply today! https://pittsburghfoundation.org/abap-admin-assistant

06/14/2022

The City of Pittsburgh announced today that the STOP the Violence 2022 grant application process is open. The grant is part of the City’s comprehensive approach to ending violence. Through the STOP the Violence Community Investment Fund, the City plans to offer grant-based financial support to organizations with programs that complement the City’s existing Group Violence Intervention (GVI) violence prevention strategy.

Specifically, the grant looks to invest in organizations taking proactive steps with individuals who exhibit one or more risk factors for violent behavior, supporting those individuals to overcome the risk factors, avoid violence, and lead healthy and productive lives. Applicants can apply for any amount from $15,000 to more than $90,000. The application deadline is noon on July 5, 2022. Apply today at bit.ly/STVGrants