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New York Community Development Grants

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Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program
Contact for amount
Sustainable Finger Lakes
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides financial support for community-led sustainability projects in the Finger Lakes region, focusing on environmental stewardship, social equity, and local collaboration.

Environment
Individuals
Local Government Efficiency Grant Program
$1,250,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in New York to improve efficiency and service delivery through collaborative projects in areas like technology, emergency services, and clean energy.

Community Development
County governments
Civics in the City Initiative
$300,000
The Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions in New York City for projects that enhance civic education and encourage student engagement in public service and community involvement.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
2024 Women's Fund Non-Profit Grants
$20,000
Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Herkimer and Oneida counties that empower women and girls through leadership, self-esteem building, and opportunities for growth.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
The Scherman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Scherman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding program provides financial support to arts organizations and community groups in New York City that focus on advocacy and movement-building to promote justice, sustainability, and equity, particularly for those led by and serving marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
African American Heritage Grant - Education Grants 
$150,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in New York for projects that educate the public about African American history and culture from 1627 to 1975.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Anti-bullying and Youth Violence Prevention Grant
$20,000
Albany County Legislature
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Albany County to implement programs that prevent bullying and youth violence, fostering safer environments for young people.

Youth
Individuals
Latino Giving Circle Initiative
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
West Side Community Fund Grant
$10,000
West Side Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits, community groups, and individuals delivering essential services in the Chelsea, Hudson Yards, and Hell's Kitchen neighborhoods of Manhattan.

Community Development
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
Environmentally Sustainable Communities in New York
$300,000
The New York Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State for collaborative projects that promote sustainable food systems, climate-resilient housing, or renewable energy community development across New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and select public sector activities that benefit Lorain County, Ohio, focusing on projects in arts, education, health, and civic affairs that address social issues and promote community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Hudson River Estuary region to implement projects that improve water quality, enhance environmental education, promote climate resilience, and foster stewardship of natural resources.

Environment
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
Greenway Communities and Compact Grant
$100,000
Hudson River Valley Greenway
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports municipalities in the Hudson River Valley to develop plans and projects that enhance their scenic, natural, and cultural resources while promoting regional collaboration and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
LJMF Environmental Initiative Program
$35,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government projects that enhance public open spaces in specific U.S. regions by promoting ecological preservation and community access, with a focus on local involvement and measurable outcomes.

Environment
Nonprofits
NYSCA Support for Targeted Opportunities Grant 2026
$35,000
New York State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and artists in New York State to promote folk arts, offer affordable rehearsal spaces, and facilitate performing arts residencies, enhancing community engagement and cultural diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Yates Community Endowment Fund
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Yates County, focusing on innovative projects that address unmet community needs in areas like food insecurity, transportation, and housing.

Community Development
Nonprofits