2026-0858: 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 September 4, 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 September 4, 2026.

Summary

The update lists City of Pittsburgh grant applications and one award as of September 4, 2026. The projects involve public works, parks, transportation, public safety, housing, planning, emergency services, and environmental programs. The listed maximum requests range from $15,000 to $50 million, with many requiring matching funds of 10%–50%; some have no match. Most applications are submitted, while several are under consideration, including body-camera implementation, justice assistance, fire and EMS support, and multimodal transportation. Projects include bridge and road improvements, park renovations, trail connectivity, housing initiatives, traffic technology, emergency equipment, violence prevention, and zoning updates. The document helps show how the City seeks outside funding, the departments and projects affected, application deadlines, and potential financial obligations.