Ignite Northside

One Northside is a community-driven initiative to improve the quality of life in all 18 Northside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Since 2016, through the support of The Buhl Foundation, New Sun Rising has helped 92 Northside residents and community members put their ideas into action through the One Northside Consensus Plan’s focus on Quality of Education, Employment, and Place.

Mini-Grant Program

New Sun Rising is excited to lead the 2018 One Northside Mini-Grant program! The program was previously known as Neighbor to Neighbor and managed by our friends at The Sprout Fund. More information about the One Northside Mini-Grant applications will be shared in May 2018. Be sure to join our newsletter and follow social media for program announcements.

Mini-Grant Street Team

New Sun Rising is partnering with dedicated Northsiders to support the One Northside Mini-Grant Program! Street Team participants will receive a $1,500 stipend for training in May and engagement with Northside neighbors throughout June, July, and August. Applications are now closed.

One Northside Mini-Grant Street Team role includes:

Educating community members about One Northside Mini-Grants
Supporting community members to submit their application
Communicating with residents + program partners to promote the One Northside Mini-Grant Program
Commiting 4 hours per week towards Street Team work