Funding search · Richard King Mellon Foundation · grants
Richard King Mellon Foundation: all 1,140 grants
Largest first · $467.4M across 2021–2024 · back to the overview
- $300,000
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership · Washington, DC · 2024
To promote health forage fish populations and ecoystem-based fisheries management
- $300,000
Trout Unlimited · Arlington, VA · 2024
To reconnect and restore coldwater habitat in the pennsylvania segments of the susquehanna and allegheny rivers as well as priority waters in the laurel highlands
- $300,000
Vermont Huts Association Ltd · Stowe, VT · 2024
To support development of a system of huts along the velomont trail
- $300,000
Brother'S Brother Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To support mental health interventions in maui
- $300,000
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To conduct a pilot of the workforce supply chain initiative to improve the advanced manufacturing workforce system
- $300,000
Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To support a tutor-led intervention program to accelerate reading growth in elementary-aged children
- $300,000
Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To plan an initiative to increase stem awareness and job placement in the biomanufacturing and biotechnology industries
- $300,000
Franklin & Marshall College · Lancaster, PA · 2023
To purchase analytical equipment to support water-quality and carbon-cycling research to monitor the effectiveness of the little conestoga blue-green corridor restoration project
- $300,000
George a Romero Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To develop a plan for a horror museum and events center, horror studies center, and streaming service in pittsburgh
- $300,000
One America Works · Austin, TX · 2023
To scale the pipeline of technology talent, and companies expanding operations, in pittsburgh
- $300,000
Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corp · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Pittsburgh Opera · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To implement the new plan for mellon park in the east end of pittsburgh
- $300,000
Slb Radio Productions · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Thrill Mill · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Toward support of operations for programs designed to increase the success of pittsburgh start-up companies
- $300,000
Trout Unlimited · Arlington, VA · 2023
To provide technical assistance and implement projects to restore and reconnect cold-water habitat to improve eastern brook trout populations in pennsylvania
- $300,000
Astrobotic Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward support of operations for the moonshot museum, and immersive lunar mission programming
- $300,000
Center of Life · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Conemaugh Valley Conservancy · Johnstown, PA · 2022
Toward two-year support of construction of a pedestrian bridge over us route 22 in blairsville, closing a gap in the 135-mile trans allegheny trail
- $300,000
Education Center at the Watson Institute the · Sewickley, PA · 2022
Toward support of school-based early interventions to support students mental health
- $300,000
Eye & Ear Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To conduct a clinical trial to test the efficacy of a neuroprosthetic to treat and cure blindness
- $300,000
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence · Harrisburg, PA · 2022
To support rapid rehousing and flexible survivor resilience funds for domestic violence survivors with children or pets in allegheny and westmoreland counties
- $300,000
Pittsburgh Opera · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation the · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Venture Outdoors · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To remove barriers and create access for southwestern pennsylvania residents to outdoor experiences leading to increased quality of life
- $300,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward operational expenses of wpcs land conservation and stewardship programs advancement of the western pennsylvania business plans goals for habitat protection
- $300,000
Green Building Alliance · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward support of operations and the pittsburgh green story project to advance positive environmental, human health, social, and economic outcomes
- $300,000
Neighborhood Allies · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To assist pittsburgh-based black real estate developers advance projects by providing credit enhancement
- $300,000
Operation Better Block · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To rebuild homewood through green initiatives and residential and business rehabilitation and construction
- $300,000
Pittsburgh Opera · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Startuptown · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward two-year support of a public-private partnership for new mobility options, piloting in hazelwood green and the pittsburgh innovation district
- $300,000
The Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward support of operations
- $300,000
Trout Unlimited · Arlington, VA · 2021
To provide technical assistance and implement projects to restore and reconnect coldwater habitat to improve eastern brook trout populations
- $300,000
Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board · Youngwood, PA · 2021
Toward 18-month support for the business education partnership
- $295,000
Strada Collaborative · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
To develop and deploy a digital career-pathways platform to help young adults identify opportunities available in allegheny and westmoreland counties
- $294,339
Westmoreland Hospital Foundation · Greensburg, PA · 2021
Toward phase ii planning for the infant mortality predictive analytics and personalized intervention model
- $290,000
Pittsburgh Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To implement the long-term sustainability plan for the dual apprenticeship program
- $288,000
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To work with gig creators to scale their businesses and also with companies to make employment accessible to gig workers
- $286,000
Startuptown · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To launch a global entrepreneurship in residence pilot to improve the science technology talent pipeline
- $283,000
International Mountain Bicycling Association · Boulder, CO · 2024
To advance the planning, design, and/or construction of select trail projects in geographic areas of mutual interest to further activate outdoor recreation
- $280,000
Pennsylvania Solar Center · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To increase participation of organizations and businesses in the get solar program
- $277,000
Waypoint Youth and Community Center · West Newton, PA · 2024
For a workforce development program for underserved teens and young adults in west newton
- $275,643
The Pennsylvania State University - New Kensington · New Kensington, PA · 2021
To support operations of a digital innovation lab ($850k) and purchase and install facility furnishings ($650k) in partnership with economic growth connection
- $275,000
Clemente Collection at Engine House 25 (the) · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Toward support of operations
- $275,000
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation · Camp Hill, PA · 2023
To invest in the pennsylvania outdoor corps to complete projects in state parks and forests while developing job and conservation skills
- $275,000
Amachi Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward 18-month support of operations
- $272,250
West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV · 2024
To establish a regional institute to empower organizations, professionals, and the workforce to advance outdoor recreation and conservation
- $265,000
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture · Millheim, PA · 2023
To formalize a certification program for agroforestry and expand its use in western pennsylvania
- $265,000
Wonderseed Foundation · Encino, CA · 2022
Toward a pilot of the belief program, a virtual-reality enabled socio-emotional and workplace competency tool for youth
- $255,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Toward support of improving community environmental quality
- $255,000
Atlantic Salmon Federation · Brunswick, ME · 2023
To restore access to habitat for atlantic salmon and other aquatic species
- $255,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To continue undertaking large-scale community tree plantings throughout pittsburgh and western pennsylvania with a focus on lower-income communities
- $255,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward large-scale community tree plantings throughout pittsburgh and allegheny county with a focus on lower income communities
- $255,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To plant trees in low-income and other communities to derive the many health, environmental, and economic benefits provided by a healthy urban forest
- $250,000
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay · Annapolis, MD · 2024
To expand technical assistance capacity and buffer maintenance to improve and accelerate best management practices in the chesapeake bay watershed
- $250,000
American Forest Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
To engage a third-party consultant to evaluate financial and business models to ensure success of the family forest carbon program
- $250,000
American Rivers · Washington Dc, DC · 2024
To improve aquatic habitat connectivity via engagement, partnerships, and dam removal implementation in western pennsylvania
- $250,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Toward planning and activations for teen programming in downtown pittsburgh
- $250,000
Brashear Association Incorporated · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To create a safe, healthy, educational and recreational space
- $250,000
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To map tree of heaven using different aerial sensing modalities, offering a resource to foresters
- $250,000
Delta Waterfowl Foundation · Bismarck, ND · 2024
To support the university hunting program
- $250,000
Ducks Unlimited · Memphis, TN · 2024
To strengthen and diversify the collegiate hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation program
- $250,000
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland · Greensburg, PA · 2024
Toward support of operations
- $250,000
Fort Ligonier Association · Ligonier, PA · 2024
To name fort ligonier's art gallery, acquire art and artifacts, and expand programming
- $250,000
Fort Ligonier Association · Ligonier, PA · 2024
Toward support of operations
- $250,000
Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation Friends of Hempfield Pa · Greensburg, PA · 2024
Toward development of weatherwood community park in hempfield township, westmoreland county
- $250,000
Heritage Community Initiatives · Braddock, PA · 2024
To strengthen education programs
- $250,000
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service · Greensburg, PA · 2024
To increase earned revenue through various programs
- $250,000
National Audubon Society · New York, NY · 2024
To reverse bird declines and preserve the integrity of ecosystems through forest management programs
- $250,000
National Center for Urban Solutions Tec · Columbus, OH · 2024
To provide career readiness in advanced manufacturing
- $250,000
Neighborhood Allies · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To create an asset map for mental health services
- $250,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission · Harrisburg, PA · 2024
To implement boating experiences to foster aquatic conservation and outdoor recreation
- $250,000
Pennsylvania Women Work · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Toward support of operations
- $250,000
Per Scholas · Bronx, NY · 2024
To prepare adults traditionally under-represented in technology for high-growth careers in the industry
- $250,000
Pittsburgh Conservation Corps · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To develop a wood reuse program for fallen street trees
- $250,000
Pittsburgh Minority Business Accelerator · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To provide coaching and support to minority-owned businesses in pittsburgh
- $250,000
Private Industry Council of Westmorelandfayette · Greensburg, PA · 2024
To implement the sprout parent-education hybrid program with caregivers of preschool-age children in westmoreland county
- $250,000
Schools That Can · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To provide proven inputs for students, teachers, and schools to realize activities that support needed career readiness
- $250,000
South Hills Interfaith Ministries · Bethel Park, PA · 2024
Toward youth programs that enable comprehensive development in children ages three to 18 years old
- $250,000
The Clemente Collection at Engine House 25 · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Toward support of operations
- $250,000
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation · McKees Rocks, PA · 2024
Toward a mobile classroom equipped with computers and internet access
- $250,000
The Mattress Factory · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Toward support of operations
- $250,000
The Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2024
To build the capacity of the bureau of state parks and allegheny national forest to use prescribed fire for land management
- $250,000
The Neighborhood Academy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Toward support of operations
- $250,000
Trout Unlimited · Arlington, VA · 2024
To reconnect and restore coldwater habitat for native trout and salmon in the priority waters of new york, vermont, new hampshire, and maine
- $250,000
Wqed Multimedia · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To support the africana initiative, focused on culturally specific art and education platforms
- $250,000
Adventures in Training With a Purpose · Wexford, PA · 2023
To provide veterans, active military, and first responders with interventions to improve their mental and physical health
- $250,000
American Rivers · Washington Dc, DC · 2023
To complete three river restoration projects reconnecting 25 river miles in the foundation's focal geographies in western pennsylvania, advance three additional projects providing instream and floodplain connectivity, a… read allTo complete three river restoration projects reconnecting 25 river miles in the foundation's focal geographies in western pennsylvania, advance three additional projects providing instream and floodplain connectivity, and continue a public education and outreach program less
- $250,000
Catalyst Connection · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To enhance an advanced-technology training initiative and expand opportunities for manufacturing career pathways
- $250,000
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown · Johnstown, PA · 2023
Toward planning for the johnstown innovation center, a collaboration between the city of johnstown and the university of pittsburgh - johnstown
- $250,000
Consortium for Public Education · McKeesport, PA · 2023
To create new networks and partnerships resulting in ideas to support economic mobility among the region's children and youth
- $250,000
Delta Waterfowl Foundation · Bismarck, ND · 2023
To inspire future wildlife biologists to consider hunting's critically important role as they seek to achieve best outcomes for north america's wildlife
- $250,000
Enterprise Community Partners · Columbia, MD · 2023
To develop data-informed insights and recommendations regarding the role of housing in advancing economic mobility for young people
- $250,000
For Sto-Rox Neighborhood Corporation · McKees Rocks, PA · 2023
To enhance organizational infrastructure to develop a sustainable human resource and financial framework to positively affect community health and well-being
- $250,000
Forest Society of Maine · Bangor, ME · 2023
For stewardship of critical habitat in maine
- $250,000
Fort Ligonier Association · Ligonier, PA · 2023
Toward support of operations
- $250,000
French Creek Valley Conservancy · Meadville, PA · 2023
To work with partners to protect critical habitat in the french creek watershed
- $250,000
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters · Portland, ME · 2023
Toward design and construction of a building and exhibits, a 3.6 mile road, an eastern lookout, landscaping and accessible paths, and off-grid sustainability features
- $250,000
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To provide free it training, industry-recognized credentialling, and job readiness for marginalized individuals and those who have barriers to employment

