New York Humanities Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments in New York State for projects that engage the public in meaningful discussions and reflections on current issues through the humanities.

The Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant Program aims to support youth and families in the communities where it operates by investing in charitable organizations. The foundation provides grant funding to non-profit organizations in the categories of Arts & Culture, Civic & Community, Education & Literacy, Health & Welfare, and United Way initiatives. Additionally, a special fund may be established for employee donations, often matched dollar-for-dollar, and provided to an organization assisting in disaster relief efforts.

The Scherman Foundation's Core Fund for Strengthening New York Communities focuses on challenging inequities and improving the conditions of New York City communities in need. The grant program supports housing justice, equitable economic development, gender equity, worker rights, immigrant community challenges, sustainable development, and police and carceral system reform. It also provides support for policy reform organizations collaborating with neighborhood-based groups. The Foundation prioritizes general operating support for smaller neighborhood groups and offers project-specific support for larger and policy-focused organizations or collaborative campaigns.

This grant provides funding for projects in St. Lawrence County that focus on preserving historical sites, supporting places of worship, and aiding military veterans.

The Scherman Foundation's Core Fund Arts Program in New York City supports a diverse range of professional performing arts organizations and a limited number of visual arts groups. The program prioritizes excellence and innovation, providing general operating support to empower artistic leaders with flexible funding. It aims to enrich the city's spirit, create sustainable communities, impact social wellbeing and cohesion, and serve as an economic engine while attracting emerging and established artists and art lovers from around the world. The program supports small groups dedicated to the work of a single artist, larger producing entities, museums, and organizations that sustain the creative life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and churches in Lewis County, New York, to preserve and restore historically significant buildings while maintaining their original character.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northern Chautauqua to support projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, health, and neighborhood revitalization.

Applicants are invited to apply for The Dammann Fund Grant. Donor Name: The Dammann Fund State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Dammann Fund, Inc. is committed to using its resources for the support of qualified charitable organizations operating programs in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, VA with a focus in any one or more of two areas: Teen Parenting: Programs that enable development of parenting skills in young parents. Mental Health: Programs that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill. Guidelines and Requirements Your organization represents that is it a publicly-supported charitable organization and thus, not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509 of the Code. Your organization agrees not to expend any grant funds in such a way as to constitute a taxable expenditure as described in Section 4945 of the Code, including but not limited to the carrying on propaganda (i.e. lobbying) or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or for any purpose other than one specified in Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. Ineligibility  Grants are not made to individuals and they are not made for capital or annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences or travel. Grant recipients are eligible to receive funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years. However, a new application for funding is required each year. For more information, visit The Dammann Fund.

This grant provides funding to cultural, educational, and human service organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Wyoming County, New York.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland Counties, New York, to create arts and humanities programs that benefit underserved children and seniors.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities in specific towns of New York State to enhance community life through projects in beautification, education, culture, and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State for a wide range of charitable projects, including those focused on education, health, arts, and humanitarian efforts.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and certain government entities in the Adirondack region of New York to support educational programs, libraries, and arts initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote classical music performances and music education, particularly for under-resourced communities in the New York/New Jersey area.

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.

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to offer mental health and financial support services to farmers, farmworkers, and their families in rural communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the New York City area that focus on improving community well-being through projects in the arts, education, health, and humanities.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

This grant provides financial support for community projects that enhance the quality of life in Brockport, Sweden, and Clarkson, New York, focusing on arts, historic preservation, poverty reduction, and community beautification.