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New York Capacity Building Grants

Explore 82 grant opportunities

Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants Program
$60,000
William T. Grant Foundation (WTGF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This program provides funding and support to small nonprofit organizations in New York City that serve youth aged 5 to 25, helping them strengthen their operations and improve their capacity to deliver essential services.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Donor Advised Funds
$1,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the northern Chautauqua region for projects that enhance community development and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
DFT Communications Robert Maytum Memorial Golf Tournament Community Betterment Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northern Chautauqua County for projects that enhance community well-being and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern Chautauqua Environmental Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chautauqua County for programs focused on environmental education and conservation, particularly related to Lake Erie and its watershed.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lake Shore Savings Community Reinvestment Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northern Chautauqua County, New York, focusing on community development and initiatives that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creating Synergy for a Stronger Future Grant
$50,000
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports health and human service nonprofits in six counties of New York to strengthen their organizational capacity and sustainability through various capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Special and Urgent Needs Fund
$2,500
Adirondack Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Western New York Foundation’s iCAP Core Program
$10,000
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
iCAP Program
$10,000
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
iCAP Plan Implementation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

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.

Capacity Building
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Seeds of Sustainability Grant Program
Contact for amount
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Micro-Grant Program
$2,500
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund 2025
$25,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
UpMobility Foundation’s Stronger Together Grant
$50,000
UpMobility Foundation (UMF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
STEW - 25005 Street Outreach - Bronx & Manhattan
$990,000
Off of Addict Srvcs & Supports
State

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Artist as Entrepreneur Program 2025
Contact for amount
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

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.

Arts
Individuals
Diamond Matching Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Staten Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
NYC Connect Grant Program
$25,000
NYC Connect
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

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.

Community Development
Individuals
Schenectady Foundation Emergent Needs Grant 2025
$500,000
The Schenectady Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits