New York Capacity Building Grants

This grant provides rapid financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Adirondack region to address urgent and unexpected needs that threaten community services or stability.

This program provides funding and support to small nonprofit organizations focused on food systems, arts and culture, or rural initiatives, helping them strengthen their leadership, governance, and overall capacity for greater impact.

This program provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations focused on food systems, arts and culture, or rural communities, helping them strengthen their internal capacity and effectiveness through a structured assessment and development process.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on transforming local and regional food systems, helping them build capacity and enhance their operational effectiveness.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western New York for implementing capacity building plans developed through specific programs, helping them enhance their operational effectiveness and sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the greater Potsdam area through various community-focused projects.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to support community projects that enhance local quality of life.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working on innovative community-building initiatives, family support programs, and healthcare services, particularly in Oneida and Herkimer Counties, New York.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local government units in the Bronx and Manhattan to deliver mobile outreach services focused on harm reduction for individuals who use drugs and face barriers to care.

This program provides professional development opportunities for New York City-based artists across all disciplines, with a focus on supporting underrepresented communities, to enhance their careers through essential skills and personalized action plans.

This funding initiative provides a $2-to-$1 match for new fundraising efforts by Staten Island-based nonprofits that have previously received significant support from the Foundation, encouraging innovative strategies to enhance their financial capacity and community engagement.

This grant provides financial support for conservation and historic preservation projects in Rochester, New York, and nearby areas, focusing on community improvement and capacity building.

This initiative provides seed funding to empower individuals and groups in New York City to drive community-led projects that address local challenges and foster sustainable change.

This program provides $60,000 over three years to small nonprofit organizations in New York City that serve young people and seek to improve their capacity to address youth inequality.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Schenectady County that are addressing urgent community needs for marginalized residents through innovative projects, with a focus on sustainability and measurable impact.

This grant provides financial support and recognition to established nonprofit organizations in Brooklyn that are dedicated to promoting racial justice, equity, and transformative community impact.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in New York State to help them build reserve funds for greater financial stability and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Otsego County for various projects that enhance community engagement and cultural initiatives.

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies in Tompkins County that are working to strengthen community resilience and promote equity and social justice.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Central New York that focus on innovative projects to improve the lives of women and girls in the community.