New York Community Development Grants

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Wayne County, New York, to support projects that improve community life, particularly in Macedon and the Palmyra-Macedon School District, with an emphasis on initiatives that demonstrate matching financial support and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing and maintaining New York's public parks, trails, and historic sites through various improvement and educational initiatives.

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.

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Adirondack region of New York to address urgent, unexpected needs during crises.

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.

This grant provides $10,000 to individual artists in New York State to support the creation of new work, emphasizing their creative process and public engagement.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in western and central New York that are working to reduce firearm violence through education and intervention, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations such as pregnant individuals, young children, and older adults.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to nonprofit organizations, educational agencies, and higher education institutions in New York State to create collaborative hubs that focus on preventing youth involvement in the justice system and improving outcomes for families and communities.

This funding initiative provides a $2-to-$1 match for new fundraising efforts by Staten Island-based nonprofits that have previously received significant support from the Foundation, encouraging innovative strategies to enhance their financial capacity and community engagement.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for planning projects that improve environmental stewardship and resilience within the Hudson River Estuary Watershed.

This grant provides financial support for conservation and historic preservation projects in Rochester, New York, and nearby areas, focusing on community improvement and capacity building.

This program provides funding to organizations for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of housing aimed at helping low-income individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including specific support for those with HIV/AIDS and veterans.

This funding initiative supports grassroots, women-led projects in New York City that empower women and girls, particularly those from marginalized communities, by providing financial resources for initiatives in education, health, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

This program provides up to $5,000 to small business owners in New York City who have been operating for at least two years, to support projects that positively impact their local communities.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for grassroots projects led by residents in New York City that aim to improve community life and foster local leadership.

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.

This funding opportunity provides support for community organizations in New York State to raise awareness, increase screening, and improve access to treatment for Hepatitis C among the populations most affected by the virus.

This program provides funding to community groups in Newburgh for organizing neighborhood cleanup events that promote local engagement and beautification efforts.

This funding opportunity provides support for nonprofit organizations to create supportive housing programs for young adults aged 18 to 25 with serious mental illness, helping them transition from institutional settings, foster care, or homelessness into stable living environments while accessing essential services and resources.