New York Capacity Building Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties that are working on projects addressing basic human needs, mental health and wellness, or workforce development and job training.

This program provides funding and support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for revitalizing underutilized downtown areas and improving the economic sustainability of mixed-use commercial districts.

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

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York City that are led by and serve communities of color, helping them strengthen their infrastructure and enhance their long-term sustainability.

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide education and training services to individuals aged 16 and older, enabling them to secure high-demand jobs and advance their careers through structured pathways and support.

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.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil 2024–2025 Emerging Writer Fellowship. Donor Name: The Center for Fiction State: New York Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellowships offer grants, editorial mentorship, and other opportunities to early-career New York City-based practitioners who are at a critical moment in their development as fiction writers. During the one-year Fellowship period, Fellows receive: A grant of $5,000 The opportunity to have their manuscript revised and critiqued by an experienced editor Access to write in the Writers Studio The opportunity to meet with editors, authors, and agents who represent new writers at monthly dinners Two public readings as part of the annual program of events A professional headshot for personal publicity use Inclusion in an anthology distributed to industry professionals Tickets to the First Novel Fête and/or Annual Awards Benefit Complimentary admission to all Center events A 25% discount on writing workshops at the Center A workshop on reading as performance, conducted by Audible. Eligibility Requirements  Applicants must be current residents of one of the five boroughs and must remain in New York City for the entire year of the fellowship. Students in degree-granting programs are not eligible to apply. This program supports emerging writers whose work shows promise of excellence. Applicants can be of any age, but must be in the early stages of their careers as fiction writers and will not have had the support needed to achieve major recognition for their work. They define “emerging writer” as someone who has not yet had a novel or short story collection published by either a major or independent publisher, and who is also not currently under contract to a publisher for a work of fiction. Eligible applicants may have had stories or novel excerpts published in magazines, literary journals or online, but this is not a requirement. If at any point during the judging process an applicant signs a contract for publication or accepts an offer to study in a degree-granting program, he or she must alert us immediately to have the application pulled from consideration. For more information, visit The Center for Fiction.

The Central New York Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Grant Program. Donor Name: Central New York Community Foundation State: New York County: Madison County (NY), Onondaga County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Nonprofit organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties are encouraged to apply for grants to fund innovative projects in the areas of: arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, human services and the environment. Types of Projects They support the following types of projects that promote community impact, capacity building and diversity: Capital Projects – including large scale capital campaigns, repairs and replacements, technology upgrades, and equipment/furnishing purchases Program – support for new and innovative programs, or the expansion of proven existing programs that address our community’s most pressing needs Organizational Development – including capacity building efforts around strategic planning, board development and succession planning Eligibility Criteria 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, publicly supported organizations such as schools and municipalities, and organizations using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor Organizations serving residents of Onondaga and/or Madison counties Organizations that have not received a community grant from the Community Foundation in the past 12 months Organizations that have submitted a grant report for any completed program previously funded by the Foundation Projects not supported They do not make grants for the following through Community Grants process: Annual operating budgets, except when it is “seed” or “bridge” funding Endowments Religious purposes Loans or assistance to individuals Medical or academic research (except where requested by a donor) Activities that occurred before the Community Foundation’s decision date For more information, visit CNYCF.

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 funding to nonprofit organizations serving Wyoming County, New York, to address critical health needs through initiatives focused on access to care, chronic disease management, food security, mental health, and more.

With generous support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, NALCAB will provide capacity building grants of $30,000 and customized technical assistance (TA) to 10 organizations, prioritizing organizations located in Wells Fargo’s priority geographic markets. Donor Name: National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The primary purpose of this award is to support a nationwide network of Latino- and immigrant-serving organizations to advance culturally relevant approaches to family financial health in low-and moderate-income Latino and immigrant communities. This program of grantmaking, technical assistance and training is intended to strengthen the delivery of financial capability services focused on: Integrating a culturally relevant financial curriculum into asset-building programs like homeownership and small business development services.  Intentionally utilizing financial coaching to prepare participants to access capital for asset-building activities.  Improving organizational capacity to track and report financial health outcomes, with a focus on improving credit, increasing savings, increasing income, and reducing debt.  Prioritizing access to innovative financial products to boost family financial wellness, such as increasing savings, decreasing debt, or building or establishing credit. Wells Fargo Priority Markets: NALCAB will focus on the following priority markets, as communicated by Wells Fargo: Georgia: Atlanta  Illinois: Chicago  North Carolina: Charlotte  Texas: Dallas, Houston  California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco  Florida: Miami  Tennessee: Nashville New York  Pennsylvania: Philadelphia  Arizona: Phoenix  Missouri: St. Louis  Washington, DC  Minnesota: Minneapolis Grant Period  October 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants are any 501(c)(3) nonprofits who integrate, or plan to integrate, culturally relevant financial capability services into existing asset-building programs. Applicants should demonstrate:  A comprehensive and specific strategy that will result in meaningful and measurable impact and change for Latino and immigrant financial health.  Organizational capacity to implement the proposed strategy. Budget and projected outcomes that align with the proposed strategy. For more information, visit NALCAB.

Applications are accepted from organizations whose primary focus is to address key issues affecting women and girls in Central New York. Donor Name: Central New York Community Foundation State: New York County: Madison County (NY), Onondaga County (NY), Oswego County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Women’s Fund of Central New York, founded in 1998, is a volunteer-led fund which supports, empowers and recognizes the advancement and full participation of women and girls in Central New York through an endowment fund, grants and initiatives. The Women’s Fund of Central New York is an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation.  Types of Projects The Leadership Council looks for innovative programs that address problems to be solved, or opportunities to be seized, for the benefit of women and girls. Priority is given to capacity-building activities and new projects within an organization rather than ongoing projects/programs. The Women’s Fund invites proposals that: Suggest practical approaches to community problems. Promote cooperation among agencies without duplicating services. Generate community support, both professional and volunteer. Strengthen an agency’s effectiveness or stability. Address prevention as well as remediation. Funding Information Grant requests should not exceed $5,000. Eligibility Criteria 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, publicly supported organizations such as schools and municipalities, and organizations using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor Organizations serving residents of Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison or Oswego counties Organizations that have completed any projects/programs previously funded by the Women’s Fund Preference will be given to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5M or less. The foundation does not make grants for the following: Recurring grants to a program previously supported. Annual operating budgets, except when it is “seed” or “bridge” funding. Endowments. Religious purposes. Loans or assistance to individuals. Medical or academic research (except where requested by a donor). Activities that occurred before the Women’s Fund’s decision date. For more information, visit CNYCF.

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 unrestricted financial support to nonprofit organizations serving youth and young adults with disabilities and mental health challenges in specific counties of Massachusetts and New York, particularly those supporting historically marginalized communities.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $3M in Title I Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Statewide Activities funding available under the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG-4) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of this RFA is to expand New York State (NYS) Registered Apprenticeship (RA) training by increasing employment opportunities for approximately 130 apprentices, with a focus on underrepresented populations. These apprentices will enter trades in high-demand occupations, with a focus on the emerging fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Information Technology, as well as other in-demand occupations. Please note that this solicitation focuses on promoting the expansion of NYS RAs and as such, RAs in the field of Construction are not eligible for funding under this RFA unless the trade is to be used for the upkeep and maintenance of a facility owned by the business entity employing the apprentice, such as plant maintenance trades.

The Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley is currently accepting applications for its lmmersive Grant Writing Program to elevate your skills and join a community of empowered women who are making a difference. Donor Name: Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley State: New York County: Monroe County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/29/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Historically, organizations led by people of color go underfunded by grants and are trusted less to make decisions about how to spend those funds, according to a new report by the consultancy Bridgespan and Echoing Green, an organization that invests in and provides support for leaders of emerging social enterprises. This conversation is about how we can support women of color in fundraising through capacity building and the WFGV Immersive Grant Writing Program in Rochester, NY. This program is designed to support and enhance the talents of women of color like you, providing the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in grant writing and beyond.  Funding Information Each organization will be awarded $1,000 towards their first grant finding activity. 6 months, with 10 sessions (in-person and online). Eligibility Criteria Non-profit leaders of color (women) You do not have the be in an Executive Director role, but your path must point to fundraising. You are allowed to bring one additional person from your organization to participate in the program. Your organization must have an official 501c3 designation. Your organization must be within Monroe County, NY. For more information, visit WFGV.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York City-based nonprofit organizations serving communities of color, helping them strengthen their capacity in key operational areas.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in the greater Rochester area to address environmental health disparities and build community capacity through practical projects.

The Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund is seeking applications to support quality health care and human services programming for underserved populations. Donor Name: Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund State: Illinois and New York City: Chicago, New York City Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grantmaking focus is in the following areas: Health Care The Fund supports access to health care; health education; and health policy analysis and advocacy. Emphasis will be placed on programs serving low-income communities. Physical Disabilities The Fund supports access programs for physically disabled individuals; disability policy analysis and advocacy; workforce development programs; and programs that improve quality of life for the disabled. Program Types Health Human Services Criteria Applicant organizations must both serve and be geographically located within the city limits of New York City or Chicago. For more information, visit Bank of America.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local government units for projects that implement crisis intervention programs, including mental health courts and initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence and preventing suicide.