This is the Mayor’s proposed 2027 budget, pending City Council adoption (expected in December). Figures may change before the budget is adopted.

Grants

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Grants

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Grants Office

The City of Pittsburgh’s Grants Office is situated within the Office of Management and Budget and is tasked with centralizing the City’s grant-seeking efforts, as well as providing guidance and oversight to City departments in managing their post-award grant administration and reporting processes. The mission of the Grants Office is to increase the City’s capacity to compete for federal, state, county, corporate, and foundation grants, and to effectively assist in the full life-cycle of grant management from application, to award, through close-out. The aim is to increase grant-related revenue, limit the City’s exposure to any grant- related legal liability, and improve the efficiency and impact of programs and services funded through grant dollars. The Grants Office helps departments find and apply for grant opportunities, thereby allowing each department to expand its overall capacity without placing greater burden on the City’s Operating and Capital budgets. Grant funds received by the City of Pittsburgh support important programs and services that the City provides to our community. These funds allow the City to extend pre-existing services, introduce new initiatives, gain technological advances, and subsidize programmatic staffing and equipment. Grant funds are dispersed throughout the City and impact a variety of efforts, including public safety, economic development, social services, recreation, infrastructure improvement and maintenance, and many others. Because grant funding allows the City to leverage local public funds in order to extend and enhance the services it offers to the community, the impact of grant funding upon the City of Pittsburgh is significant. In 2026, the Grants Office helped secure over $21 million through 41 grants at the Local, State and Federal level and will help manage the over $4 million in donations obtained by the Mayor. Some accomplishments include helping to secure a $3,000,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation that will completely re- envision the Boulevard of the Allies in the Central Business District and a $500,000 in a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will renovate the Fort Pitt Park in the Garfield Neighborhood.

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Active Grants Amount Spent and Remaining Balances are as of November 1, 2026

grant Page 2, Table 0 (p. 296 in full PDF)

Lists grants received with funding sources and amounts.

DepartmentJDE NumberFunderGrantAmount AwardedAmount SpentRemaining Balance
Office of the City Clerk1029400411Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0007,4112,590
Office of the City Clerk1029400412Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0009,900100
Office of the City Clerk1029400413Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0004,9505,050
Office of the City Clerk1029400414Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0009,885115
Office of the City Clerk1029400415Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0009,800200
Office of the City Clerk1029400416Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0009,900100
Office of the City Clerk1029400417Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0004,9505,050
Office of the City Clerk1029400418Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0006,7343,266
Office of the City Clerk1029400419Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationProvide sports equipment to youth sports organizations in each council district10,0007,8002,200
Office of the Mayor0229400539Visit PittsburghNFL Draft Expenses2,000,0002,000,000—
Office of the Mayor0229400546RK Mellon FoundationEconomic Development25,000—25,000
Fleet/ Office of Management and Budget0229400384PA Department of Environmental ProtectionDiesel Vehicle Replacement2,800,0002,797,7502,250
Fleet/ Office of Management and Budget0229400442Environmental Protection AgencyDiesel Vehicle Replacement1,345,0001,345,000—
Fleet/ Office of Management and Budget0229400525DCEDLocal Share Account- Ambulances1,000,000—1,000,000
Fleet/ Office of Management and Budget0229400532UPMCEMS Vehicles5,000,000456,2504,543,750
Fleet/ Office of Management and Budget0229400533PNC FoundationSnow Removal Equipment2,000,0001,421,357578,643
Department of Innovation and Performance0329400547BloombergYouth Climate Action50,00032549,675
Department of City Planning1129400289PA Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesEmerald View Park Master Plan80,00077,5472,453
Department of City Planning1129400359Pennsylvania Historical and Museum CommissionManchester Historic Review17,50017,054446
Department of City Planning1129400361PA Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentVacant Lot Study17,50014,6562,844
Department of City Planning1129400394Pennsylvania Emergency Management AgencySaw Mill Run flood mitigation300,00043,335256,665
Department of City Planning1129400448Pennsylvania Historic and Museum CommissionHill District property stabilization25,00011,88513,115
Department of City Planning1129400451Pennsylvania Historic and Museum CommissionHistoric Extension Guidelines20,00020,000—
Department of City Planning1129400467US Conference of MayorsComposting Pilot250,000115,000135,000
Department of City Planning1129400481Pennsylvania Historic and Museum CommissionMexican War Streets25,00025,000—
Department of City Planning1129400481Pennsylvania Historic Museum CommissionManchester guidelines20,00019,300700
Department of City Planning1129400494Bloomberg American Sustainable CitiesSupport for the Innovation Team120,00011,760108,240
Department of City Planning1129400501PA Council of the ArtsArtist in Residence100,000—100,000
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Administration/ OCHS2129400453Federal Emergency Management AgencyPort Security- Camera Installation76,87576,875—
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Administration/ OCHS2129400457PA Commission on Crime and DelinquencyRadio Replacement Program17,598,12417,383,537214,587
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Administration/ OCHS2129400483Department of JusticeBJA Appropriation966,00031,537934,463
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Administration/ OCHS2129400499DCEDRanger Vehicles80,000—80,000
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Administration/ OCHS2129400505National Association of County and City Health OfficialsTraining Support20,000—20,000
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Administration/ OCHS2129400527FEMAPort Security Barriers96,93196,931—
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Administration/ OCHS2129400538National Association of County and City Health OfficialsOperational Support25,000—
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400402PA Auto Theft Prevention AuthorityAuto theft prevention Grant566,384447,012119,372
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400408US Department of JusticeInside/Out Training150,500112,87537,625
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400410US Department of JusticeTechnology Improvements79,327—79,327
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400437PA Commission on Crime and DelinquencySafe Passages Expansion2,500,0002,350,527149,473
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400460US Department of JusticeHolster Purchase85,00043,73941,261
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400487DCEDGenetic Testing100,00073,01226,988
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400493PennDotImpaired Driving Prevention616,189(67,263)683,451
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400510US Department of JusticeSoftware Upgrades51,614—51,614
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400515Allegheny CountySexual Assault Kit Initiative37,000—37,000
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police2329400516PennDot2024-2026 Autosquad583,10046,011537,089
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Emergency Services2229400534Office of the State Fire CommissionerEMS Training9,336—9,336
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400333Federal Emergency Management AgencySupplemental assistance to fire fighters113,71196,77516,936
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400352PA Office of the State Fire commissionerEquipment purchase14,999—14,999
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400404Federal Emergency Management AgencyPurchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus1,718,1821,718,182—
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400405Federal Emergency Management AgencyPurchase of Attack Hoses280,000279,808192
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400439Office of the State Fire CommissionerPurchase of Rescue Equipment15,0008,0576,943
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400450Federal Emergency Management AgencyPurchase of Ventilation saws and fans269,955269,722233
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400469Office of the State Fire CommissionerPurchase of Handtools20,00016,3683,632
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400482Norfolk SouthernPurchase of non toxic foam15,00015,000—
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400509Office of the State Fire CommissionTrauma Bags15,67615,840(164)
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400520PEMAUrban Search and Rescue Team6,000,000716,6115,283,389
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400521Norfolk SouthernPurchase of Non Toxic Foam15,00015,000—
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Fire2529400535Office of the State Fire CommissionTrauma Bags15,10614,998108
Department of Public Works4029400338Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramHomewood Park Grant1,500,0001,500,000—
Department of Public Works4029400339PA Museum and Historical CommissionOliver Bathhouse Windows100,000100,000—
Department of Public Works4029400344PA Department of Conservation PartnershipsSouthside Park400,000—400,000
Department of Public Works4029400381PA Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentPhillips Playground2,000,0002,000,000—
Department of Public Works4029400383Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramOliver Bath House Funding349,557—349,557
Department of Public Works4029400396PA Department of Environmental ProtectionState Recycling Support349,557—349,557
Department of Public Works4029400421Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramFirst Division500,000—500,000
Department of Public Works4029400422Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramWarrington Rec Center1,500,000—1,500,000
Department of Public Works4029400423Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramSheraden Park1,229,987—1,229,987
Department of Public Works4029400426Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesAllegheny Landing Park Renovation499,900—499,900
Department of Public Works4029400429Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramBrighton Heights Healthy Active Living Center2,229,987—2,229,987
Department of Public Works4029400430Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramHomewood Park1,000,0001,000,0001,000,000
Department of Public Works4029400434Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramThaddeus Stevens Elementary School1,500,000—1,500,000
Department of Public Works4029400438Office of the State Fire CommissionerMedic 10 Repairs10,000—10,000
Department of Public Works4029400444Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesTreevitalize Program500,000397,854102,146
Department of Public Works4029400445PA Department of AgingMt. Washington Healthy Active Living Center50,00038,76211,238
Department of Public Works4029400446PA Department of AgingWest End Healthy Active Living Center90,20083,5946,606
Department of Public Works4029400447Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentLeslie Park Planning250,000147,082102,918
Department of Public Works4029400450Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesRehabilitation of Riverfront Park250,000225,00025,000
Department of Public Works4029400461US Forest ServiceImplementation of an equitable tree plan1,000,000127,494872,506
Department of Public Works4029400466Pittsburgh Arena Development LLCAmmon Rec Center500,00025,976.91474,023
Department of Public Works4029400480PA Department of AgingSouth Side Market House Doors30,00030,000—
Department of Public Works4029400492US Dept. of Energy4th division solar panels337,960—337,960
Department of Public Works4029400497The Recycling PartnershipRecycling Outreach210,000177,98032,020
Department of Public Works4029400498Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentLewis Playground50,000—50,000
Department of Public Works4029400503Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesSpring Hill Park249,000249,000—
Department of Public Works4029400504PA Department of Environmental Protection902 Recycling Reimbursement200,000100,59399,407
Department of Public Works4029400517Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHomewood Park1,666,297—1,666,297
Department of Public Works4029400526DCEDSchenley Heights LSA250,000—250,000
Department of Public Works4029400540Pirates CharitiesYouth Baseball Upgrades300,000300,000—
Department of Public Works4029400548HUDThaddeus Stevens School250,000—250,000
Department of Public Works4029400549EPASWIFR1,666,217—1,666,217
Department of Public Works4029400551PA Dept of AgingHomewood HALC Flooring40,000—40,000
Department of Parks and Recreation5029400507America 250Semiquincentennial Celebration20,000—20,000
Department of Parks and Recreation5029400545RK Mellon4th of July Celebration630,000615,42014,581
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400236US Department of TransportationI-597 Cap Project17,750,00016,812,852937,148
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400237Redevelopment Assistance Capital ProgramI-597 Cap Project5,235,0545,249,931(14,877)
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400238Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentI-597 Cap Project1,350,0001,350,000—
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400239Sports and Exhibition AuthorityI-597 Cap Project5,190,0005,171,83518,165
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400253PA Department of TransportationCentral Business District Signal Improvements3,560,5652,801,633758,932
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400265PA Department of TransportationI-579 Cap Project650,000647,4462,554
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400266PA Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesI-579 Cap Project500,000500,000—
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400283Pittsburgh Regional TransitBRT Project Manager Position582,000456,13337,458
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400288PA Department of TransportationAutomated Red Light Enforcement Grant165,000165,000—
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400305Allegheny CountyWest End Trolley Trail Project100,000—100,000
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400306PA Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentS 21st Street Improvements500,000—500,000
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400332Urban Redevelopment AuthoritySmallman Street TIF3,700,000324,5983,375,402
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400340PA Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentAutomated Red Light Enforcement Grant116,63659,97656,660
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400375PA Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentS 21st Street complete streets project963,578—963,578
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400379PA Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentRepaving the Three Rivers Heritage Trail112,90075,85337,047
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400400PA Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesThree Rivers Heritage Trail Project500,000—500,000
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400427PA Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesTrail Condition Study73,00073,000—
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400435US Department of TransportationHill District RAISE Grant11,320,0001,185,43610,134,564
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400449Pennsylvania Emergency Management AgencyNewton Street Landslide Prevention1,951,7751,163,217788,558
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400454PennDotGreen Light Go, Signal Controls1,176,6161,161,68714,929
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400455PennDotGreen Light Go, three signal replacements954,552781,252173,300
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400456Federal Highway AdministrationReconnecting Communities1,432,000678,573753,427
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400458PennDotLiberty Avenue and Bloomfield Bridge intersection1,792,800—1,792,800
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400463Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentBridge Maintenance500,000429,41870,582
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400464PenndotDavis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge250,000—250,000
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400465PennDot21st Street Improvements250,000—250,000
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400470PennDotARLE- Allies and Ward453,657312,817140,840
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400471PennDotARLE Becks, Biscayne, Brownsville545,268—545,268
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400477RAACWest End Transit Plan199,50099,500100,000
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400478DCED2nd ave Connector74,147—74,147
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400479DCEDCritical Sidewalk Gaps735,026483,112251,914
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400486MCCRCP Grant funds13,852—13,852
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400489PennDotGreen Light Go Five Intersections2,322,564496,8001,825,764
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400490USDOTSafe Streets and Roads for All1,320,000—1,320,000
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400491Federal Highway AdministrationCommunity Fueling2,396,407—2,396,407
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400500DCEDLocal Share Account- Smallman Street999,999—999,999
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400511PennDotARLE- General Robinson and Sandusky647,049917646,132
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400512PennDotARLE- Center and Dithridge335,98255,031280,951
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400513DCEDSmallman Street Multimodal250,000—250,000
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400522DCNRSouth Side Trail44,60025,17119,429
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400524PennDotGreenlight Go 2025 3 intersections1,394,0292,7061,391,323
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400530PennDotMultimodal Lincoln750,200—750,200
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400531PennDotMultimodal Liberty349,098—349,098
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure6029400536PenndotArle 5th and Dithridge805,533—805,533
Urban Redevelopment Authority8229400488Housing and Urban DevelopmentHomewood Ave Appropriation750,000—750,000
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Position Summary: Inflation Reduction Act - Department of Public Works 4029400461

Position Summary: Port Authority - BRT - Mobility & Infrastructure 6029400283

Position Summary: BJA Appropriation - LEAD 2129400483

personnel Page 9, Table 0 (p. 303 in full PDF)

Lists authorized positions with FTE counts and pay grades.

Title2026 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2026 Budget2027 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2027 Budget
Tree Equity Lead11262,66211264,542
Total Full-Time Positions162,662164,542
personnel Page 9, Table 1 (p. 303 in full PDF)

Lists authorized positions with FTE counts and pay grades.

Title2026 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2026 Budget2027 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2027 Budget
Senior Project Manager131E12101,525129G12104,571
Total Full-Time Positions1101,5251104,571
personnel Page 9, Table 2 (p. 303 in full PDF)

Lists authorized positions with FTE counts and pay grades.

Title2026 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2026 Budget2027 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2027 Budget
Lead Case Manger512304,185612375,973
Total Full-Time Positions5304,1856375,973
personnel Page 9, Table 3 (p. 303 in full PDF)

Lists authorized positions with FTE counts and pay grades.

Title2026 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2026 Budget2027 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2027 Budget
Principal Planner122G1276,294122G638,147
Total Full-Time Positions176,294138,147
Head of Talent Acquisition——112100,000
Total Full-Time Positions——1100,000

Position Summary: Reconnecting Communities - Mobility & Infrastructure 6029400283

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Position Summary: Head of Talent Acquisition 2129400555