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New York Recreation Grants

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Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
$2,000,000
New York State Department of State
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical assistance to New York municipalities for projects that revitalize waterfront areas, enhance climate resilience, and improve public access and water quality.

Community Development
City or township governments
Wilcox Community Fund for Theresa Grant 2025
$3,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in the greater Theresa area to support projects that enhance community well-being, education, and cultural initiatives.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Establishing Large Forests Grant Program
$750,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to private landowners and organizations for planting new forests on non-forested lands of five acres or more in New York, helping to combat climate change and support local economies.

Environment
County governments
ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Aron Judge ALL RISE Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is accepting applications for its Mini-Grant Program, offering $2,500 grants to organizations in Bronx County, NY, Fresno County, CA, and San Joaquin County, CA, that support youth leadership, citizenship, health, school activities, and community involvement.

Recreation
County governments
Lake Champlain Sea Grant
$500,000
Lake Champlain Sea Grant Institute (LCSG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for research projects that enhance the health of the Lake Champlain Basin, focusing on climate change adaptation, water quality, and community resilience, and is open to universities, nonprofits, and businesses in Vermont and New York.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tourism Product Development Grant Program
$20,000
Chautauqua County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

The Chautauqua County Tourism Product Development Grant Program, with a deadline of 10/01/2024, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance tourism and recreation opportunities, increase visibility, and promote overnight stays in the county, with a focus on event development, marketing, and attraction enhancement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Cultivator of Change Program
$2,500
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

The Cultivator of Change program recognizes and provides support to individuals who have displayed outstanding leadership in the food system. Donor Name: Western New York Foundation State: New York County: Allegany County (NY), Cattaraugus County (NY), Chautauqua County (NY), Erie County (NY), Genesee County (NY), Niagara County (NY), Wyoming County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program presents a unique opportunity to acknowledge and support these vital leaders who are critical to communities and who demonstrate the following qualities:Β  Act as change agent working among underserved populations Operate from a place of empathy and compassionΒ  Seek community-driven solutions to pressing food system issuesΒ  A willingness to share their experiences and knowledge with othersΒ  Funding Information Selected food system leaders will receive a $2,500 grant to assist them in their continued efforts. EligibilityΒ CriteriaΒ  To nominate a candidate, an individual or organization (with direct knowledge of the leader’s work) must submit a nomination form. The nominator should provide a description of the nominee’s contributions toward building community and strengthening local or regional food system. Additionally, the nominator should explain why they believe the nominee is prioritizing equity and describe their potential to realize scale. Twice a year, two (2) leaders from each of the 7 counties served by Western New York Foundation will be selected.Β  For more information, visit Western New York Foundation.

Recreation
Individuals
Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Clarence, New York, through educational, charitable, recreational, and cultural initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Jeannette F. Schlobach Grant Program
$20,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

The Jeannette F. Schlobach grant program, funded by the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, offers $10,000 to $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, or Ulster Counties, New York, that provide services such as case management, housing, education, job training, and health services to residents impacted by poverty, with a focus on historically marginalized and under-funded communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Crane Family Fund
$4,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Berkshire Taconic region for innovative projects that improve environmental quality and promote community health, with a focus on engaging at-risk and low-income youth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Funding available for Veterans in New York
$100,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2024

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

The Rock Charitable Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation is accepting applications to support from qualified charitable organizations, houses of worship, cemeteries, or governmental entities that serve St. Lawrence County residents. Donor Name: Northern New York Community Foundation State: New York County: Saint Lawrence County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Grant funding is available to organizations whose missions and efforts align with the fund’s charitable purposes, which are:Β  To benefit or assist veterans of the United States military with their medical or recreational needs who live in St. Lawrence County;Β  For the maintenance and preservation of churches, houses of worship and cemeteries in St. Lawrence County; andΒ  For the preservation and maintenance of places of legitimate historical significance in the county.Β  Funding InformationΒ  At least $100,000 in grant funding is available. Grant Period Up to 3 years. Eligibility Criteria Organizations that have received a grant award from this fund must wait three years before applying again for new funding. Awards to support veterans may only be made to qualified veteran organizations and cannot be made directly to individuals. However, grants are not restricted to Veterans Service Organizations and can be awarded to any nonprofit to help with programs or initiatives that directly support veterans. For more information, visit Northern New York Community Foundation.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Responsive Grants for Education in New York
$100,000
Cullen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2024

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

The Cullen Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Responsive Grant – Education. Donor Name: Cullen Foundation State: New York County: Erie County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: In Education, they seek applications from organizations offering Supplemental Academic Programs (SAP). All programs should have direct academic outcomes, be evidence-based, and primarily serve economically disadvantaged students. Programs must support students from multiple schools. Types of Support Cullen Foundation has established the following types of support for responsive grants in the education focus area: Program/project support Capital/physical infrastructure Capacity building Funding Information An organization may apply for 1, 2 or 3 years of funding, ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per year (for a $300,000 total maximum). Eligibility Criteria Cullen Foundation has the following eligibility criteria for all applicants: The organization is a 501(c)(3) The organization must submit audited or reviewed financials prepared by a CPA for its most recently completed fiscal year. This is Cullen’s requirement and is not related to NYS requirements Erie County is their primary geographic service area. Education applicants not located in Erie County must serve at least 80% Erie County residents No funding received will be used for partisan political activity No funding received will be used for expenses already incurred No funding will overlap with an existing grant from the Cullen Foundation The request must fit within Cullen Foundation’s education focus area (evidence-based programs with direct academic outcomes, serving economically disadvantaged students in grades pre-K through 12); and requests for the following will not be considered: Recreational camps or recreation-based programs Internship programs Education resource rooms and drop-in centers Museum exhibits Professional development programs and services Field trip funds and programs Skills and job training programs Transportation requests Arts education programs Requests from Individual schools Request for programs that serve students from only one school Individual scholarships will not be awarded other than those provided by the Cullen Scholars program. For more information, visit Cullen Foundation.

Education
Nonprofits
Food Access Expansion Grant Program
$3,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local governments in New York to develop infrastructure projects that improve food access and resilience in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
John F. Wegman Fund in New York
$10,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 9, 2024

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

The Rochester Area Community Foundation is seeking applications for its John F. Wegman Fund. Donor Name: Rochester Area Community Foundation State: New York County: Monroe County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:Β  08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Concerns of the elderly, character-building opportunities for youth, and improved labor/management relations through education or other means. Funding Criteria The John F. Wegman Fund has limited resources and looks for opportunities to provide small amounts of money that significantly impact community-based programs. Most awards are one-time grants for specific, participant-driven projects. The grant preference is for agencies, projects, and programs that are: Small scale Start-up Innovative (develop or adapt new strategies) Participant-driven (based on identified needs of beneficiaries) Examples of recent awards: Concerns of the elderly:Β Funding to support affordable transportation for seniors to health-related appointments. Character-building opportunities for youth:Β Funding to empower at-risk youth through workplace skill development and educating students in a supportive, multi-sensory learning environment so that they all become successful learners. Improved labor/management relations: Funding the republishing of the book All These Years of Effort, to more accurately portray the history of Rochester’s central labor unions. Funding Information These grants range from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median size of $7,300. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Monroe County, NY.Β  The John F. Wegman Advisory Committee will consider new requests from previously funded organizations after the final report has been submitted and 18 months have passed since they were last funded. The John F. Wegman FundΒ does notΒ provide support for: Annual giving campaigns Capital building Fellowships Individuals Operating deficits Political campaigns Religious activities The John F. Wegman Fund gives limited consideration to: Land acquisition Renewable grants Staff training For more information, visit RACF.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Rock Charitable Fund
$125,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Things, Big Impacts Fund
$1,000
Naturally Lewis
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports businesses and non-profit organizations in Lewis County, NY, by providing financial assistance for creative projects that enhance their visibility in the community.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Core Fund Arts Program
$30,000
The Scherman Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

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.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Funding available for Rock Charitable in New York
$100,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2024

Date Added

Jul 8, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the Rock Charitable Fund. Donor Name: Northern New York Community Foundation State: New York County: Saint Lawrence County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding is available for projects that specifically address existing structures/elements as well as technical assistance and planning support. No grants will be made for additions or modifications that substantially alter the historic character of the property. While interior improvements may be considered, exterior projects that are most publicly visible and accessible are preferred. Peripheral/incidental projects are not desired. Funding InformationΒ  At least $100,000 is available for the fund Eligibility CriteriaΒ  501(c)(3) charitable organizations, churches, houses of worship, cemeteries, or government entities may apply for support in one or more of the following focus areas: For the maintenance and preservation of churches, houses of worship, and cemeteries located in St. Lawrence County, New York or For the maintenance and preservation of places of legitimate historical significance located in St. Lawrence County, New York or To benefit and/or assist Veterans of the United States Military residing in St. Lawrence County, New York, for their medical and/or recreational needs. Any property must be wholly owned by the applicant organization. Funding is available for projects that specifically address existing structures/elements as well as technical assistance and planning support. No grants will be made for additions or modifications that substantially alter the historic character of the property. While interior improvements may be considered, exterior projects that are most publicly visible and accessible are preferred. Peripheral/incidental projects are not desired. Grants to cemeteries may support maintenance and preservation of the property as a whole or certain historic or aesthetically significant portions of the cemetery. The awards cannot be used to maintain or preserve specific burial plots, mausoleums, or monuments without the justification of particular significance and public benefit. Grants supporting Veterans can only be awarded to qualified organizations serving Veterans, but not necessarily only to Veterans Service Organizations. Awards may support programs but cannot be made directly to individuals. β€œ For more information, visit Northern New York Community Foundation.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
2025 SNAP-Ed Food Box Grant Program
$10,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and local governments in New York State to provide food boxes and nutrition education in communities eligible for SNAP benefits.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses