2026-0813: Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended August 28, 2026.

Description

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended August 28, 2026.

Summary

The update lists Pittsburgh’s active, awarded, and potential grant-funded projects as of August 28, 2026. Applications span transportation, parks, public safety, environmental work, housing, and technology. Awarded grants include Boulevard of the Allies renovations, West End mobility improvements, traffic-signal upgrades, and water-fountain and ballfield projects. Pending requests include up to $50 million for Swindell Bridge, $25 million for Butler Street safety improvements, $14 million for Spring Hill hillside stabilization, and $10 million for housing initiatives. Projects are led by city departments, often with state, federal, county, or nonprofit partners, and may require matching funds ranging from 10% to 50%. The report matters because it shows how Pittsburgh seeks outside funding for public infrastructure and services, while identifying financial commitments, deadlines, and projects still awaiting decisions.