09/09/2026
We will be opening applications for the Neighborhood Investment Fund Assistance Grant on Monday, September 14th at 9am. The application will be available at this link on our website: https://www.hazelwoodinitiative.org/household-assistance
If you need help completing your application, have questions, or need to make an appointment to drop off your documents, call the office at 412-421-7234 ext. 409 or email Lauren at [email protected]
Applicants must be BEHIND in rent, utilities, property tax or mortgage payments to apply for assistance, you do not need to be behind in a bill to apply for a basic needs gift card.
- This grant is for Hazelwood and Glen Hazel residents only.
- Recipients must earn no more than 80% of the Area Median Income based on family size (see chart on second page of flyer for more information).
- One grant can be given per household per round. The applicant must live in the household for which they are requesting aid for.
- This grant will only pay overdue amounts that were incurred prior to August 31st, 2026.
- This grant is given out on a first-come, first-served basis based on complete applications, but those who have been assisted before will be de-prioritized.
- Applications will not be processed without supporting documents. Applicants have two (2) weeks after submitting the application to submit their documents. After that point, applications will be automatically denied. Submit documents to Hazelwood Initiatives office at 4901 Second Ave, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207.
- If applicants owe more than $1,500 for rent, or need assistance beyond our program maximums, we will refer applicants to other programs that may be able to assist.
- Rental assistance applicants: Applicant's landlord must complete a Statement of Rent Owed. The link to that form will be included in the application. If approved, the landlord will need to submit an IRS Form W-9, which will be provided.
