Frequently Asked Questions.
FAQs
Below are answers to some of the questions we hear most often from municipalities, nonprofits, community organizations, and regional partners across Southwestern Pennsylvania. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out — we’re always happy to start a conversation.

What does CoHub do?
CoHub provides no-cost technical assistance and project support to municipalities, nonprofits, and community organizations across Southwestern Pennsylvania. We help communities navigate funding opportunities, strengthen project readiness, connect with resources and partners, and move projects from idea to action.
Who does CoHub work with?
We work with municipalities, local governments, nonprofits, community organizations, and regional partners to advance projects across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
What kinds of projects does CoHub support?
CoHub supports a wide range of community and economic development projects, including:
- downtown revitalization,
- housing,
- infrastructure and public facilities,
- transportation and mobility,
- parks and public spaces,
- economic development initiatives,
- environmental and resilience projects,
- and other community-driven priorities
If your community has a project idea or challenge, we’re happy to start a conversation.
Is there a cost to work with CoHub?
No. CoHub provides technical assistance and project support at no cost to communities.
Are you a grantmaker or funder?
No. CoHub does not provide grants directly. We help communities identify funding opportunities, navigate grant systems, strengthen applications, and prepare projects for investment.
What does “technical assistance” mean?
For CoHub, technical assistance means practical support that helps communities move projects forward. That can include funding navigation, project planning support, partnership development, research, grant writing assistance, coordination, readiness-building, and connecting communities to additional expertise and resources.
Do we need a completed plan or project to contact CoHub?
Not at all. Some communities come to us with a fully developed project, while others simply know something feels stuck or that a need exists. Either way, that’s enough to start a conversation.
What region does CoHub serve?
CoHub works across Southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
How do I get started?
The best way to start is by reaching out through our Project Inquiry form or contact page. From there, someone from the CoHub team will follow up to learn more about your project, goals, and where support may be helpful.
Start the Conversation.
Every project starts somewhere. Help CoHub learn more about your community, project, or idea so we can better understand where support may be helpful. You do not need to have everything figured out to reach out. Whether you’re exploring funding opportunities, building readiness, developing a project, or simply trying to understand what’s possible, this is a place to start the conversation.

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3706 Butler St, #304
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
yinz@swpahub.org
412-532-6026