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New York Community Development Grants

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Cayuga Community Fund Grant
$10,000
Central New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Cayuga County to implement innovative projects that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
City or township governments
2026 Arts and Cultural Funding Program
$200,000
Erie County Department of Environment and Planning
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This program provides annual funding to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Erie County, New York, to support their operational expenses and enhance community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Climate Smart Communities Grant Program
$2,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State municipalities for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate change resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$200,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Adult Forensic ACT and Treatment Apartment Program
$741,157
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in New York City that provide mental health services and housing for adults with serious mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system.

Health
Nonprofits
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support for trail maintenance and restoration projects in Western New York, targeting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance community connectivity and recreational experiences.

Environment
City or township governments
Parks, Preservation and Heritage in New York
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations in New York for the development and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Community Development
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
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Market New York Tourism Grant Program
$7,000,000
New York Empire State Development (ESD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, and businesses in New York State to promote tourism through marketing initiatives, special events, and business gatherings that attract visitors and stimulate economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal governments for community-based projects that celebrate and promote folk and traditional arts in the Mid Atlantic region.

Arts
Nonprofits
Harry S. Black and Allon Fuller Grant Program
$25,000
Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve health care access and services for underserved populations, particularly focusing on low-income communities and individuals with physical disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Equity Grant Round Program
$20,000
Community Foundation and UpMobility Foundation (UMF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Herkimer and Oneida counties that are working to address systemic racism and socioeconomic inequity through innovative programs and community engagement initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Enhanced Step-Down Program
$2,130,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for not-for-profit organizations to create programs that provide transitional housing and support for adults with both mental health issues and intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them safely move from inpatient care back into the community.

Community Development
City or township governments
NFWF Long Island Sound Futures Fund
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in the Long Island Sound region to implement projects that restore and protect the environment, improve water quality, and engage communities in conservation efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
RACF Preserving Historical Assets Grant
$20,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in eight counties of New York to preserve historical sites and promote educational programs that celebrate the region's diverse history and enhance community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Small BID Support Grant Program
$100,000
New York City Department of Small Business Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small Business Improvement Districts in New York City to support projects that enhance commercial growth and community vitality.

Community Development
Small businesses
North Star Fund’s Let Us Breathe Fund
$20,000
North Star Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides $20,000 in general operating support to small, Black-led grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that focus on community organizing to address systemic racism and promote social justice.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits