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New York Education Grants

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Manhattan Community Awards Program 2026
$10,000
Department of Education (DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale community projects in Manhattan that address local needs in areas such as education, climate resilience, anti-gun violence, and composting.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dutchess After-School Program Grant in New York
$10,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, New York, that offer established after-school programs focused on academic and enrichment activities for youth.

Youth
Nonprofits
Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants
$3,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, New York, focusing on enhancing arts, culture, and education, particularly for youth and seniors.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fund for Excellence in Education Grants
$2,500
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Kโ€“12 teachers in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, New York, by providing resources for innovative classroom projects and professional development to enhance student learning and engagement.

Education
Individuals
Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants 2025
$1,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to secondary school educators in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties, New York, to purchase durable science equipment that enhances classroom learning and encourages student interest in science careers.

Education
Independent school districts
Live Like Luca Youth Sports Grants
$5,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to help children and families facing financial challenges participate in youth sports and educational activities.

Youth
Nonprofits
DFT Communications Robert Maytum Memorial Golf Tournament Community Betterment Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northern Chautauqua County for projects that enhance community well-being and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern Chautauqua Environmental Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chautauqua County for programs focused on environmental education and conservation, particularly related to Lake Erie and its watershed.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lake Shore Savings Community Reinvestment Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northern Chautauqua County, New York, focusing on community development and initiatives that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Grant
$500,000
Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of New York State, particularly through projects related to restoration, education, and collections care.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Mental Health Literacy
$200,000
New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations creating a web-based mental health literacy curriculum and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, focusing on improving understanding and access to mental health services in New York State.

Health
Nonprofits
LGBT+ Giving Circle Initiative 2025
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

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
Civics in the City Initiative
$300,000
The Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

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
Zoos, Botanical Gardens & Aquaria (ZBGA) Program
$21,500,000
New York Off of Parks, Rec & Hstrc Pres
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York that manage natural heritage collections, helping them enhance public education and maintain their living and preserved biological specimens.

Environment
Nonprofits
Western New York Foundationโ€™s iCAP Core Program
$10,000
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding and support to small nonprofit organizations focused on food systems, arts and culture, or rural initiatives, helping them strengthen their leadership, governance, and overall capacity for greater impact.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
2025 Clifton-Fine Community Fund
$6,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern New York for projects that improve community well-being across various sectors, including health, education, arts, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Daniel J. Briggs Fund for Integrity in New York
$2,500
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to implement character education programs and initiatives that promote a positive school culture and student safety.

Education
Nonprofits
John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund 2025
$25,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the greater Potsdam area through various community-focused projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund 2025
$20,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties that provide educational programs and initiatives, such as libraries, childcare, and vocational training, to enhance community learning and development.

Education
Nonprofits