The Opportunity Fund is a Pittsburgh-based private foundation that awards grants to organizations and initiatives that advance the arts, and social and economic justice, with at least 75% of grants benefitting the greater Pittsburgh community. The Fund was established in 2015 upon the death of community leader Gerri Kay to continue her life’s work. It seeks grantees who champion the rights of our communities’ diverse citizens, treasure the arts and support the lives of artists, pursue social and economic justice, and proactively provide safety net resources for those in need. The Opportunity Fund awards grants to organizations and initiatives in the following funding areas. Arts • Performing Arts, with an emphasis on theatre, dance and music, especially classical chamber music and jazz, presented by small and mid-sized arts organizations • Visual Arts, with an emphasis on craft and small to mid-sized organizations Social & Economic Justice • Civil Liberties • Civil Rights, with special interest in equality for African Americans, LGBTQ people and other minorities • Human Rights • Reproductive Freedom • Safety Net Resources for people in need, including social services, economic independence, housing, tangible aid, transportation, healthcare Grant cycles take place twice a year. Letter of Inquiry deadlines are January 15 and July 15. Full information about applying for grants as well as a directory of funded programs and projects is available at www.theopportunityfund.org.