Opportunity Fund awards grants to small to midsize arts organizations, and organizations and initiatives that advance social and economic justice. At least 75% of grants benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community.
The Opportunity Fund focuses its grant program on two major areas: the Arts and Social & Economic Justice. Under the Arts, it supports performing arts (with an emphasis on theatre, dance, and music, particularly classical chamber music and jazz), and visual arts (with a focus on craft), specifically targeting small and mid-sized organizations. In the realm of Social & Economic Justice, the fund directs its support towards Black-Led Movement Work, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights (especially concerning equality for African Americans, LGBTQ people, and other affected groups), Human Rights, Reproductive Freedom, and Safety Net Resources that aid in social services, economic independence, housing, tangible aid, transportation, and healthcare. The Opportunity Fund provides both project-based grants and operational support and is open to adjusting its focus areas over time, indicating that past grants may not fully reflect future funding directions.