Write Connections, LLC

05/11/2026

Massive win for Allegheny County! 🏆 Write Connections helped 8 local OST providers secure $2.86M+ in PCCD BOOST grants to expand afterschool programs & violence prevention - part of a $65M statewide investment to keep our youth safe and supported. Congratulations to our funded partners:
Brothers and Sisters Emerging
Grounded Strategies
Gwen's Girls
Maple Unified Student Academy - MUSA
Outdoor Inclusion Coalition
Project Destiny Pittsburgh
Rankin Christian Center
The Kingsley Association

When community-based organizations have the resources they need, our entire region thrives. Today, we're excited to share the results of a major collaborative effort to support our local youth.

05/04/2026

Big News! ✨We’re heading to the Gilded Age! ✨
Welcome our newest client, The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens. We’ll be working behind the scenes on strategic grant initiatives to ensure The Frick continues to offer world-class exhibitions, educational programs, and historic preservation.

Cheers to a partnership that celebrates art, history, and the spirit of Pittsburgh! 🥂

As an organization dedicated to supporting cultural and community institutions, Write Connections is honored to partner with The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens to advance its philanthropic goals. Recognized as a crow...

04/28/2026

Exciting win! Our client, Horses with Hope: Discovery, Growth and Learning Programs, has secured a $23K grant from the PA Veterans’ Trust Fund to provide Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAL) for local veterans. We're very proud to help secure funding for such a meaningful mission!

On March 27, 2026, the Shapiro Administration announced that our client, Horses with Hope, has been awarded a $23,400 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Veterans’ Trust Fund...

04/08/2026

State grant season is in full swing, and there are incredible opportunities on the table for parks, trails, and sustainable energy projects. Don't leave money on the table!

Read our latest update for the details you need to position your project for success.

Pennsylvania’s state grant season is officially in full swing—and now is the time to act. Several key funding opportunities are open or approaching deadlines through the end of summer:

04/02/2026

New Partnership Alert! 📣 Write Connections is working alongside Baton Rouge Community College to manage a significant U.S. Department of Education federal award. We are committed to ensuring every dollar makes a tangible difference for students and the community. Read the full update here: 🔗

Write Connections, LLC is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Baton Rouge Community College, supporting BRCC in the comprehensive management of a significant federal award from the U.S. Department of Educa...

03/13/2026

Happy International Grant Professionals Day! ✨
It’s easy to think of grant work as just "filling out forms," but as any nonprofit leader knows, it’s actually about building bridges. Today, we’re celebrating the strategic architects who turn big visions into funded realities.

International Grant Professionals Day 2026

02/19/2026

Don’t just apply for grants—position yourself to win them.
Whether you’re a local school, a growing nonprofit, or a community group, navigating the world of grants can feel like a maze. Maureen Ryan (CEO of Write Connections, LLC) is here to give you the "insider tips" and proven strategies you need to stand out to funders.

What you’ll gain:
✅ Strategic tools to secure funding.
✅ Real-world examples of successful asks.
✅ Confidence to build lasting funder relationships.

Click here to register:

Turn your ideas into impact! This four-part Grant Development & Fundraising Series equips organizations with the tools to secure funding and grow community-driven projects. Whether you’re a nonprofit, school, community g...

02/03/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to Unite for Union Street Playground! 🎉
We’re celebrating their $81,700 grant award from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

This investment will help Union Street Playground create a safer, more accessible, and more welcoming space for children, families, and neighbors to gather, play, and connect. 🌳🛝

We are thrilled to celebrate Unite for Union Street Playground on their recent $81,700 grant award from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the 2025 Community Conservation Par...

01/27/2026

Funding Opportunity: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.2 million in funding through its Environmental Education (EE) Grant Program, with awards of $200,000–$250,000 for up to 16 projects nationwide. Funded initiatives will use modern tools, including artificial intelligence, to strengthen environmental education, monitor water quality, prevent contamination, and build participants’ environmental stewardship skills. Applications are due March 3, 2026. More information at:

Environmental Ed (EE) grant solicitation notices for each EPA region.

01/20/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Northeast Baptist Church Community Development Corporation in Philadelphia as a new client of Write Connections. We'll work together to pursue funding for the renovation of its new Gloria Redd Community Center—an important project that will strengthen community connection, expand opportunity, and enhance neighborhood vitality.

We look forward to partnering on this meaningful investment in community infrastructure and long-term impact.