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New York Capacity Building Grants

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Bronx Dance Fund
$7,500
The Bronx Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual dancers, choreographers, and small dance organizations based in the Bronx to help them develop their artistic projects and professional skills.

Arts
Individuals
NYS RSFI Grant Program 2024 Round 2
$5,000,000
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve school meal preparation using New York State farm products, reduce food insecurity, and promote workforce development in the food industry for eligible non-profits, municipalities, school districts, and educational service boards.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Coroner Training Program NYS Reissue
Contact for amount
New York State Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to enhance the training and skills of coroners in New York State, ensuring they are equipped to effectively manage their responsibilities in health services.

Health
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Empowerment Grant
$25,000
The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to community-based organizations with annual budgets between $50,000 and $15 million to support initiatives that enhance local communities and demonstrate measurable impact over a two-year period.

Community Development
County governments
CMA Ensemble Forward Program in New York
$10,000
Chamber Music America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to New York City-based chamber music ensembles for projects that enhance their organizational capacity and audience engagement through consultant-driven development.

Arts
Individuals
Impact100 Westchester Boost Award
Contact for amount
Impact100 Westchester
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides flexible financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Westchester County, helping them enhance their community impact without the burden of extensive reporting requirements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The 2025 Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Program
$350,000
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations, and tribal organizations to transport youth to county and local agricultural fairs, promoting education and community engagement in agriculture.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Charlene Victor and Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund
$2,500
Brooklyn Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Brooklyn-based women artists and arts administrators for professional development activities that enhance their entrepreneurial skills and sustain their creative careers.

Arts
Individuals
RFP 1161 Management of OCFS Youth Advisory Board
$675,000
New York Office of Children and Family Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support the management of a statewide advisory board comprised of young adults aged 18-26 who have personal experience with the child welfare system, juvenile justice system, or homelessness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
21st Century Fund
$100,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This grant provides $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in Western New York for innovative projects that create lasting community benefits and demonstrate a clear plan for sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ulster County Food Security Grant Program
$75,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Ulster County to improve emergency food services and address food insecurity, particularly for underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
iCAP Program
$10,000
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Equitable Access to Healthy Food Grants
$700,000
The Schenectady Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Schenectady County that are working to improve food security and access to fresh, healthy food for all residents.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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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Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund Manufacturing Grants Round 2
$65,000
FuzeHub
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New York State not-for-profit organizations collaborating with startup manufacturers to enhance manufacturing capabilities and technology adoption through innovative projects.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Brooklyn Org Spark Prize
Contact for amount
Brooklyn Org
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Merchant Organizing Grants
$100,000
New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York City to strengthen and revitalize commercial districts by organizing merchants, fostering collaboration, and implementing community-driven projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits