New York Recreation Grants

This grant provides funding for middle school students in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to engage in philanthropy by awarding grants to local nonprofit organizations of their choice.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Manhattan Community Awards Program. Donor Name: Manhattan Borough State: New York County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Manhattan-based organizations serving seniors, youth, arts organizations, composting and education programs, education and recreational programming. The Manhattan Community Awards Program (MCAP) is contracted through three city agencies: the Department for the Aging (DFTA), the Department of Corrections (DOC), and the Department of Education (DOE). Focus Areas The Manhattan Community Award Program prioritizes funding to organizations working with Manhattan communities and addressing the priorities noted below. For FY 25, They seek to fund programs that address (but are not limited to) the following core priorities: Senior Programs Health, fitness, education, nutrition, and other programs serving seniors and intergenerational populations Arts and cultural programming for seniors Food pantry and emergency food access programs for seniors Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Public engagement around specific Manhattan-based resiliency projects Green roof projects, hydroponics, and community gardens Education Sports and other after-school physical education programs Youth arts programs Youth health and wellness programs Anti-Gun Violence Initiatives Anti-gun violence and intervention programs Performance, literary and visual arts partnerships addressing social justice and the impacts of racism School-arts organization partnerships pertaining to anti-gun initiatives. Funding Information One-time contract ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. This is a reimbursement grant. Eligibility Criteria  Any religious organizations must have a 501(c)3 human service organization designation. All organizations must provide proof of insurance. Funds can only support activities and programs conducted within Manhattan. For more information, visit Manhattan borough.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for municipalities and nonprofit organizations to implement community development projects that promote smart growth and environmental protection in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.

This grant provides funding for organizations in Massachusetts and New York that support young individuals facing intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders, with a focus on historically marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Syracuse for projects that enhance affordable housing, homeownership, and community programs for residents of all ages.

The United Way of Northern New York (UWNNY) is pleased to announce 2025 Community Impact grant funding for local nonprofit, human service organizations. Donor Name: United Way of Northern New York State: New York County: Jefferson County (NY), Lewis County (NY), Saint Lawrence County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The United Way of Northern New York UWNNY seeks to connect with and provide funding to, community-based organizations that are outcome-driven, collaborative, and committed to Equity and Inclusion. Qualifying organizations are invited to submit proposals for programming that strengthens the organization’s impact. Through the Community Impact fund, UWNNY will provide funding support to a wide range of human service organizations. Priority will be given to organizations and proposals that: Focus on underserved and underrepresented populations and / or unmet needs. Utilize a collaborative approach to service delivery. Serve individuals or families that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE) or currently living in poverty. Objectives of Community Impact Fund To support programs providing services to residents of Jefferson, Lewis and/or St. Lawrence Counties that align with at least one of the primary areas of focus: Social determinants of health (SDoH) – interventions/strategies addressing SDoH, including, but not limited to, access to nutrition, housing, healthcare, literacy/language, education, and transportation. Child / Youth Success – programming that provides vital supplies and support necessary to academic success, growth and development, and a healthy successful transition into adulthood. Economic Stability – short- and long-term strategies to help people gain or maintain stability, such as job skills training, soft skills development, and support to those at risk of falling into poverty. Funding Information The maximum amount of funding that can be requested from the Community Impact fund is $25,000. The average grant award is $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations providing human service programming to residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and/or St. Lawrence Counties. Submitted proposal must align with one of the primary areas of focus. Applicant must have been in operation for at least three years. Organization must be governed by a board of directors. Organization must have at least one paid employee or 1.0 FTE. For more information, visit UWNNY.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and independent artists in Sullivan County for arts, cultural, and heritage projects, whether in-person or virtual.

This program provides financial support and resources to community-driven environmental initiatives in underserved areas of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and federally recognized Indian Nations.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and artists in Sullivan County to create structured arts education programs in collaboration with schools or community partners.

The Creative Learning Grant Program is designed to support and develop the capacity of Manhattan’s teaching artists and small arts organizations to provide community-based arts education projects and programming for youth, adults, and/or older adults. Donor Name: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The program is comprised of two funds: City funds, provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund, and State funds, provided by the New York State Council on the Arts’ (NYSCA) Statewide Community Regrants program. Funding is intended for artists and organizations that are not able to apply directly to the City and/or State for arts funding. Funding is provided for sequential, skill-building arts study and participatory arts projects that take place in accessible community-based settings such as senior centers, recreation centers, public libraries, and community centers. Funding Information Creative Learning awards grants in amounts of $4,000,and $8,000. Project Period  The project take place between January 1 – December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit Organizations: Creative Learning supports nonprofit organizations that meet the following Core Eligibility Requirements: Organizations must be based in Manhattan. Organizations must have proof of nonprofit status. Organizations must have a core artistic mission and/or history of arts programming. Applicants may not be directly applying to LMCC’s Creative Engagement program for the same fiscal year. Applicants may not be directly applying for DCLA (GNYADF) or NYSCA (Statewide Community Regrants) funds in another county/borough for the same fiscal year. First-time applicants a re required t o attend an information session webinar for Creative Engagement before applying. Individual Artists and Collectives: Creative Learning supports individual artists, as well as collectives, project-based collaborations, and unincorporated groups that meet the following Core Eligibility Requirements: Individual artists must be based in Manhattan. Individual artists may not apply or receive funds on behalf of any organization. Collectives must designate a lead artist (director, or equivalent), who meets all eligibility requirements for individual artists, to apply as an individual on its behalf. Note: The lead artist must be the primary entity responsible for the application, as well as the grant, if awarded. Guest artists or temporary programming staff will not be considered a lead artist for the application. Applicants may not be directly applying to LMCC’s Creative Engagement program for the same fiscal year. Applicants may not be directly applying for DCLA (GNYADF) or NYSCA (Statewide Community Regrants) funds in another county/borough for the same fiscal year. First-time applicants a re required t o attend an information session webinar for Creative Engagement before applying. For more information, visit LMCC.

The Essex Community Fund (ECF) at Adirondack Foundation invites local nonprofits, schools, churches, and municipalities to apply for grant funding. Eligible projects must serve town of Essex residents through community services, beautification, historic preservation, culture, the arts, education, or programs for youth and senior citizens. The deadline to apply is May 24. ECF gives strong preference to capacity building grants or modest one-time capital projects. It does not award grants for ongoing operating expenses. While grants typically range from $250 to $2,000, the maximum a potential grantee can request is $5,000. After reviewing applications, the ECF committee anticipates making grant recommendations in June with funding available as early as July. Applications must be submitted online through Adirondack Foundation’s Online Grants Manager: adirondackfoundation.org/granting/online-grants-manager For more information about ECF grants, please call Colleen Van Hoven at (518) 569-3141 or email [email protected] or email [email protected]. To learn more about community funds at Adirondack Foundation, visit adirondackfoundation.org. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: May

The 2024 Community Experts Fund focuses on initiatives that amplify youth voice within organizations. Donor Name: Peter and Elizabeth Tower Foundation State: Massachusetts, New York County: Barnstable County (MA), Dukes County (MA), Erie County (NY), Essex County (MA), Nantucket County (MA), Niagara County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant initiative has been developed by the Tower Foundation’s Community Experts Team, an 18-member group of young adults with lived expertise relating to the Foundation’s funding areas. The design and administration of this grant opportunity is spearheaded by young adults with ties to the communities where services will be delivered. Their engagement in the grantmaking process both amplifies community voice and informs grant making with the concerns, insights, and priorities of the young people that are the focus of the work. Funding Information Applicants may request any amount up to $25,000. Eligible Expenses Applicants may apply for funding to support youth leadership in their organizations in a variety of capacities. The following is a list of potential expenses. Other reasonable expenses for supporting your program work may also be considered. Stipends for youth participation A percentage of staff time to oversee and manage youth engagement activities Transportation and accommodation (e.g., transportation for young people to programming and related overnight expenses) Program supplies and food Community and recreational programming Outreach and promotion of youth leadership opportunities Technology and equipment (e.g., laptop or Zoom costs) Training (within or outside of the agency). Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations are youth-serving nonprofit organizations that: Work with young people with an intellectual disability, learning disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder; and Currently provide services in one or more of these regions: Massachusetts: Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, or Nantucket County New York: Erie or Niagara County. For more information, visit PETF.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Youth Sports and Education Grants. Donor Name: Lewis County State: New York County: Lewis County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Project Period October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Programs eligible for funding must meet the criteria below: Provide structured sports activities for youth ages 6-17 Serve youth in New York State Demonstrate basic competency in the areas of governance, monitoring and evaluation, partnership and financial stewardship Have a child protection policy in place that includes adherence to local city, agency, school district and state child protection guidelines Collect registration data, including participant demographic information, as required by OCFS in a manner that allows for accurate reporting of anonymized aggregate data Line-item budgets should focus on programming costs, including but not limited to the following: Coaches/instructors/direct service staff/mentors (including training/professional development) Equipment Educational programming costs Facility/field and/or space cost Maximum of 15% of funds for administrative/overhead costs for the implementing agency only For more information, visit Lewis County.

Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Team Sports Funding. Donor Name: Lewis County State: New York County: Lewis County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Youth team sports funding must be awarded to local community-based organizations and nonprofits. Project Period October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Programs eligible for funding must meet the criteria below: Provide team sports activities for youth under age 18 in under-resourced communities. Serve youth in New York State. Have a child protection policy in place that includes adherence to local city, agency, school district, and state child protection guidelines. Collect registration data, including participant demographic information, as required by OCFS in a manner that allows for accurate reporting of anonymized aggregate data. For funding purposes “team sport” is defined as organized physical activity in which groups of two or more individuals compete with two or more opposing individuals. Line-item budgets should focus on programming costs, including, but not limited to, the following: Coaches/instructors/direct service staff/mentors (including training/professional development) necessary to support youth’s ability to participate in team sports. Referee fees. Purchase of equipment or uniforms. Capital investment (e.g., swimming facilities, fields, fences, storage, lighting). Facility/field space cost. Purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) by local nonprofit or community-based organizations to support the requirements of Chapter 681 of the Laws of 2023, as amended by Chapter 9 of the Laws of 2024. For more information, visit Lewis County.

Tourism Advancement grants fund projects and marketing campaigns that attract visitors to Tompkins County for overnight stays. Donor Name: Tompkins County State: New York County: Tompkins County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Foundation is particularly interested in initiatives that generate travel demand during periods where the market has the capacity to accommodate additional travelers.  Funding Information Grants range from $2,500 to $20,000. Grant Period  The grant activity period runs from November 2024 to April 2025. Supported Activities This grant can fund a variety of projects that attract tourists, including: Large-scale and high-profile events, marketing campaigns, art installations, guided tours, and exhibits. Festivals, outdoor theatre, website redesigns, guided tours, museum exhibits, and musical performances. What is Eligible for Funding? Projects aligned with the Strategic Tourism Plan or other tourism implementation plans are eligible for Tourism Advancement grants. Examples include:  Artistic performances and installations Heritage tourism events Agriculinary events Outdoor recreation events Events that attract a niche audience Festivals Temporary exhibits  Guided tours Sporting events and tournaments Marketing campaigns. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations designated as 501(c)3. Municipalities within Tompkins County. For more information, visit Tompkins County.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Monroe and Ontario Counties to create engaging summer programs for youth aged 3-18, focusing on learning, skill-building, and social-emotional development.

Launch LC is a competitive grant opportunity through Naturally Lewis that helps start-up businesses in Lewis County. Donor Name: Naturally Lewis State: New York County: Lewis County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The 6-month program will provide entrepreneurs with the training, funding, and the tools needed to successfully open your business. At the program’s completion, entrepreneurs will submit business plan proposals for a chance to receive funding for their project. Naturally Lewis is looking to fund creative entrepreneurs that will enhance the quality of life for residents and make our community a more attractive place to live, work, and play. Naturally Lewis is seeking start-up businesses in the following categories: Food & Beverage Small-scale Manufacturing Tourism Construction Trades Funding Information Naturally Lewis has $280,500 in funding to award, and winners will receive a grant of $10,000, $20,000 or $30,000, depending on total project costs. Eligibility Criteria Must be a for-profit microenterprise business (five or fewer employees) Be considered low-to-moderate income OR create a job to be made available to low-to-moderate income individuals Applicants must be prepared to submit 2022 & 2023 Income Tax Returns to demonstrate eligibility If creating a new job is eligibility for grant, awardee must create job first in order to receive grant Applicants must contribute at least 10% of project cost with personal funds; grant funds can only cover up to 90% of total project cost. Eligibility Checklist Start-up businesses (new or open less than six months) Must be a for-profit microenterprise (five or fewer employees) Grant funds can only be used to purchase equipment, machinery, furniture and inventory. Must enhance experiences for tourists and locals, alike Funding cannot be rewarded for retroactive projects or projects that have already started For more information, visit Naturally Lewis.

Café Royal Cultural Foundation NYC will award a Performance Grant to individuals focused on the production of theatre, dance and performance art (all of which can be accompanied by music). Donor Name: Café Royal Cultural Foundation State: New York City: New York City Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Sometimes a specific work of art created by a dancer, a musician, an actor, a writer, is unfinished unless it has one more added and important piece: an audience.  Café Royal Cultural Foundation NYC awards performance grants to individuals focused on the production of theater, dance, and performance art. Funding Information Up to $10,000.00. Eligibility Criteria Performer(s) of theatre, dance and performance art (all of which can be accompanied by music). Grants awarded in this category do not fund costs associated with the creating/composition of new work. Performer(s) applying must be a United States Citizen or Resident Alien and a resident of New York City and have lived in New York City for a minimum of one year prior to applying and plan to be a resident through the completion of their project. If your performance is a play, it must be a full production. Readings will not qualify. For more information, visit CRCF.

The Genesee Valley Council on the Arts is offering the Individual Projects Grant of $1,000 to $3,500 to artists residing in Livingston or Monroe Counties, New York, to create a new body of work within the year 2025, with the application deadline set for October 21, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York City-based nonprofit organizations serving communities of color, helping them strengthen their capacity in key operational areas.