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PNC Foundation Contributes $2M for New Snow Removal Equipment in Pittsburgh
Grant will help the city purchase 15 new vehicles for the Department of Public Works.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:15am
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The PNC Foundation has announced a $2 million grant to the City of Pittsburgh to purchase new snow removal equipment. The grant will support the city's efforts to invest in its aging fleet of snow removal vehicles, providing 15 new pieces of equipment for the Department of Public Works.
Why it matters
The donation comes after a recent record-setting snowstorm that triggered a state of emergency in Pittsburgh, highlighting the need for the city to have reliable and robust snow removal capabilities to keep neighborhoods safe and the local economy moving during severe winter weather.
The details
The grant will help the City of Pittsburgh acquire 15 new snow removal vehicles for the Department of Public Works. This investment is part of Mayor Corey O'Connor's commitment to upgrading the city's aging fleet of snow removal equipment, which will now total over 50 new pieces of reliable machinery.
- The PNC Foundation announced the $2 million grant on January 30, 2026.
- The new snow removal vehicles will be purchased by the city this year.
The players
PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence.
City of Pittsburgh
The City of Pittsburgh is a safe, transparent, responsive and effective government that works for its people. The city is dedicated to the safety, health, equity and growth of all throughout its 90+ neighborhoods.
Corey O'Connor
The mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, who is committed to investing in the city's aging fleet of snow removal equipment.
William S. Demchak
The chairman and chief executive officer of PNC.
What they’re saying
“Last weekend's storm was a powerful reminder of how essential it is for our city to be prepared for severe winter weather. Pittsburgh deserves strong, reliable snow removal capabilities that keep our neighborhoods safe and our economy moving. PNC is proud to support the city with this investment in equipment that will help keep Pittsburgh and its residents resilient and ready for future storms.”
— William S. Demchak, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PNC
“We'd like to thank the PNC Foundation for this generous donation that will help us purchase 15 vehicles this year for the Department of Public Works. Our DPW crews work hard and around the clock after snow events and, thanks to our local partnerships like this, will now have over 50 new pieces of reliable equipment. This kind of investment from PNC shows that we're all in this together and invested in the safety of our crews and our communities.”
— Corey O'Connor, Mayor, City of Pittsburgh
What’s next
The city plans to use the $2 million grant from the PNC Foundation to purchase 15 new snow removal vehicles for the Department of Public Works this year.
The takeaway
This donation from the PNC Foundation demonstrates the importance of public-private partnerships in ensuring cities like Pittsburgh have the resources and equipment needed to effectively respond to severe winter weather events and keep their communities safe and economically resilient.
