New York Humanities Grants

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.

The Dammann Fund Grant invites applications from qualified charitable organizations operating in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, VA. The fund is dedicated to supporting programs that align with its mission of fostering development in two key areas: teen parenting and mental health. This grant program is designed to provide resources to organizations that can demonstrate a clear commitment to these focus areas and contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve. The fund's strategic priorities are clearly defined by its commitment to programs that enable the development of parenting skills in young parents and those that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill. These two areas reflect the foundation's theory of change, which posits that by investing in these specific interventions, they can achieve significant and positive societal impact. The grant aims to support initiatives that are not only well-conceived but also demonstrate a direct link to improving the lives of individuals in these vulnerable populations. Target beneficiaries for the Dammann Fund Grant are young parents seeking to develop parenting skills and individuals with mental illness who require support in achieving independent living. The impact goals are centered on enhancing the capabilities of these beneficiaries within the specified geographic regions. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, the expectation is that funded programs will demonstrate tangible improvements in parenting skills for young parents and increased independent living skills for individuals with mental illness. Organizations are required to submit new applications each year, implying a continuous assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes. The Dammann Fund places importance on supporting publicly-supported charitable organizations, ensuring that grant funds are utilized ethically and in alignment with Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. The fund explicitly states ineligibility for grants to individuals, capital or annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences, or travel, highlighting its focus on programmatic support. Grant recipients are eligible for funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years, reinforcing a commitment to sustained impact and allowing for long-term program development and evaluation.

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 provides financial assistance for the professional conservation of historically and culturally significant objects held by nonprofit museums and cultural organizations in New York State, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion.

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 enhance educational experiences for students and educators in the Chatham Central School District through innovative projects and 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 funding opportunity supports artists, collectives, and curators in Erie and Niagara Counties, New York, to create and present innovative visual arts projects that engage the public and foster collaboration.

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

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.