The Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE) aims to create a more equitable community by bolstering the capabilities of individuals, groups, and organizations dedicated to fighting injustice. Governed by a diverse group of community members, PACE supports African American and marginalized groups in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas, facilitating over $15 million in aid to over 450 organizations alongside partners like United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and others.
The Intensive Services Capacity-Building Program seeks to foster the development of robust, resilient community-based nonprofit organizations, enabling them to serve their communities more effectively. By offering one-on-one consulting, peer learning, and targeted capacity-building grants, the program focuses on improving organizations' internal governance, leadership, strategic community interactions, and the development of financial and human resources for sustained impact. Annually, 8 to 15 organizations are chosen through a competitive process to receive detailed organizational assessments and support, underlining PACE’s philosophy of meeting organizations "where they are" to build them up for long-term success.