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New York Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

Explore 175 grant opportunities

Library Grant
$16,000
Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to public libraries in five counties of the Finger Lakes region to enhance access and promote reading and learning among youth.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Regional Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals in Recovery (RFA-ATL-25008)
$350,000
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to hire vocational rehabilitation counselors who will assist individuals in treatment or recovery from substance use disorders in finding and maintaining employment.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Hudson Valley Organizing Grants
$20,000
North Star Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in the Hudson Valley that empower low-income communities and communities of color to drive systemic change through leadership development and community organizing.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
The Statewide Community Regrant Program
$7,500
Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and community partners in Genesee and Orleans Counties to support diverse arts and cultural projects that engage local communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
LGBT+ Giving Circle Initiative
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
New York City Small Theatres Fund
$10,000
Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small theatre companies in New York City with limited budgets, aiming to enhance their stability and artistic growth while promoting diverse voices and communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program
$400,000
The Schenectady Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Schenectady County, New York, to support projects that revitalize neighborhoods and improve access to healthy food for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits
The Community Controlled Affordable Housing (CCAH) Program
$150,000
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HTFC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for community-led housing initiatives that promote affordable and sustainable living solutions governed by the residents they serve.

Housing
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
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.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants Program
$60,000
William T. Grant Foundation (WTGF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Statewide Community Regrant Program
$3,000
Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and individual artists in New York State to support and expand arts and cultural initiatives, particularly in underserved areas like Genesee and Orleans Counties.

Arts
City or township governments
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
Bronx Dance Fund
$7,500
The Bronx Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual dancers, choreographers, and small dance organizations based in the Bronx to help them develop their artistic projects and professional skills.

Arts
Individuals
The Jar of Love Fund
$5,000
ARTNOIR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This microgrant program provides $5,000 in unrestricted funding, mentorship, and resources to artists and cultural workers of color residing in New York State and adjacent Tribal Nations, fostering their artistic development and community impact.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Capital Design Grants
$500,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York State to develop design plans for capital improvement projects that enhance community engagement and ensure long-term sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Edward and Sally Van Lier Fellowship Program
$150,000
The New York Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit arts organizations in New York City to support young artists from underrepresented backgrounds through fellowships that include financial support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Transgender and Non-binary Wellness and Equity Fund (TWEF)
$250,000
New York State Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to organizations that support employment access and equity for transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals by offering tailored educational and vocational training programs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Large Capital Improvement Grants Program
$10,000,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in New York State for large-scale capital improvement projects that enhance community access and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits