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New York Community Development Grants

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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
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
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
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
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
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
Renew America’s Nonprofits Grant Program
$200,000
Sustainable Westchester
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in New York to improve energy efficiency in their buildings, helping to reduce energy use and utility costs.

Environment
Nonprofits
Northern New York Community Foundation General Grant
Contact for amount
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Northern New York through projects in health, education, arts, community development, and more.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Assistance Programs (Grants) For Waste Reduction, Recycling And Household Hazardous Waste Programs
Contact for amount
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to New York State municipalities and organizations for projects focused on waste reduction, recycling, and managing household hazardous waste, helping them implement sustainable practices.

Environment
County governments
Youth Advisory Council Grant
$2,000
Erie County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Ohio, for community projects that support youth programming, mental health, job training, and environmental initiatives, among other priority areas.

Youth
Nonprofits
New York State Animal Population Control Program
Contact for amount
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to animal shelters and nonprofit organizations in New York to offer affordable spay/neuter services for low-income pet owners and those who adopt pets from qualified sources.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation
Contact for amount
Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that support youth in Oswego, New York, focusing on areas such as sports, arts, community initiatives, and advocacy.

Youth
Nonprofits