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New York Community Development Grants

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2025 Urban Farms & Community Gardens Grant Program
$50,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to non-profit organizations, schools, and municipalities in New York for establishing or expanding urban farms and community gardens to promote local food production and enhance food security.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Adirondack Park and Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program – Round 8 2025
$300,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for municipalities and nonprofit organizations to implement community development projects that promote smart growth and environmental protection in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.

Environment
County governments
Manhattan Community Awards Program 2026
$10,000
Department of Education (DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale community projects in Manhattan that address local needs in areas such as education, climate resilience, anti-gun violence, and composting.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Little Venue That Could Grant Program 2025
$20,000
IndieSpace
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This program provides financial support and professional development to small indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues in New York City that struggle with funding due to their size and unique operational structures.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Dutchess After-School Program Grant in New York
$10,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, New York, that offer established after-school programs focused on academic and enrichment activities for youth.

Youth
Nonprofits
Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants
$3,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, New York, focusing on enhancing arts, culture, and education, particularly for youth and seniors.

Arts
Nonprofits
RFSI Equipment-Only Grants
$100,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to acquire specialized equipment that enhances food supply chain operations, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Grants
$15,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in northern Chautauqua, New York, to implement community-focused projects that address local needs and promote long-term transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Live Like Luca Youth Sports Grants
$5,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to help children and families facing financial challenges participate in youth sports and educational activities.

Youth
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
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Grant
$500,000
Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of New York State, particularly through projects related to restoration, education, and collections care.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Mental Health Literacy
$200,000
New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations creating a web-based mental health literacy curriculum and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, focusing on improving understanding and access to mental health services in New York State.

Health
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
LGBT+ Giving Circle Initiative 2025
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to organizations that improve the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Greater Rochester area, focusing on areas such as community leadership, education, healthcare, and safety.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Latino Giving Circle Initiative
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs and services designed by and for the Latino community in the greater Rochester, New York area, addressing various social, educational, and economic challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits