YOU'RE INVITED!
PACE PCTI PHASE II VIRTUAL INFO-SESSION
NOVEMBER 28TH @ 5P | 29TH @ 12P

On Wednesday, November 16th, PACE (Program to AID Citizen Enterprise) opened the application process for the first round of capacity building programming, Capacity Building 1, in Phase II of the Pittsburgh Cultural Treasures Initiative. This capacity building program is one of three opportunities for Black led arts and culture organizations in Allegheny and surrounding counties to participate in or benefit from the work of the Initiative.

PACE refers to capacity building as "the funding and technical assistance to help nonprofits increase specific capacities to deliver stronger programs, take risks, build connections, innovate and iterate."

Organizations interested in applying for this round of programming should register for one of two Information Sessions by Friday, November 25th. Additional information and the registration link is available at www.pacepgh.org.

"This first round of programming is for 501(c)3 or fiscally sponsored organizations that want to take a comprehensive approach to examining and enhancing their capacity to serve their communities," Sharon Jefferson, Program Manager for PACE. "This Phase of the PCTI initiative is important because it provides opportunities for black led arts and cultural organizations of all forms to engage in meaningful learning and programming and have access to investment to support their growth and development."

Additionally, organizations can attend Virtual Information Sessions on Monday, November 28th at 5pm and Tuesday, November 29th at 12 noon to learn more about Phase II of the Initiative and the Capacity Building 1 program.

Opportunities to participate in this work will include access to workshops and training on areas of interest and need, as well as a second round of capacity building programming, slated to begin in spring 2023.

PACE seeks to advance a more equitable community by strengthening small-to-mid sized, community-based nonprofits that can successfully build the assets and support the pressing needs of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities that have been marginalized.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.pacepgh.org or contact Sharon Jefferson at sjefferson@pacepgh.org or Brionna Street at bstreet@pacepgh.org.