New York Social Advocacy Grants

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and local governments in New York to create community gardens that provide fresh food and nutrition education to low-income populations eligible for SNAP benefits.

This grant provides funding for programs that deliver comprehensive mental health services to individuals with severe psychiatric conditions, focusing on community support, recovery, and preventing hospitalizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Brooklyn-based artists, small arts organizations, cultural entrepreneurs, and researchers dedicated to social justice and community impact through the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York State to deliver peer-led mental health services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, focusing on rehabilitation and community reintegration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist eligible refugees and other individuals in New York in transitioning from public shelters to permanent, affordable housing, along with essential services for long-term stability.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in Herkimer and Oneida counties that are addressing increased food insecurity and economic challenges faced by local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local government units for projects that implement crisis intervention programs, including mental health courts and initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence and preventing suicide.

This funding opportunity is designed for not-for-profit organizations to create programs that provide transitional housing and support for adults with both mental health issues and intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them safely move from inpatient care back into the community.

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide education and training services to individuals aged 16 and older, enabling them to secure high-demand jobs and advance their careers through structured pathways and support.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations across New York State to deliver high-quality civil legal services to low-income individuals and improve the justice system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the expanded implementation of an evidence-based program that delivers integrated services to young children and their families in pediatric healthcare settings across New York State.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and community groups to develop training programs and services that help disadvantaged individuals and transitioning fossil fuel workers build careers in New York's green economy.

The Berkeley FILM Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of first-ever short fiction film grant program. Donor Name: Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Berkeley FILM Foundation will provide grants in the pre-production, production, postproduction and distribution stages of the narrative short film project. The Berkeley FILM Foundation is interested in short, fiction films that use creative, thoughtful and innovative methods to tell a story with a strong theme of social or environmental justice. The review committee will be judging films based on originality, imagination and technical skill. Types of Grants  BFF has two tiers of grants available to filmmakers in the Narrative Film Grant Program: special awards and general grants. General Grants  General grants awarded will range between $5,000 – $10,000. The amount of the award will be determined by several aspects of the application including (but not limited to) the line items outlined in the project budget, the intended use of the grant, the stage of the project you are in and the team behind the project. If you receive less money than you asked for, it is usually because they have run low on allocated funds but want to support the project for its creativity or cultural or social relevancy and BFF’s small grant will help inspire other organizations to give larger amounts. The Saul Zaentz Awards: Two separate $25,000 grants This has historically been the Berkeley FILM Foundation’s highest award given each year and is the most prestigious. This is the first year they are introducing a second Saul Zaentz Award for $25,000. These films are chosen during final deliberation of the review committee and these films will embody the mission and purpose of the organization and its commitment to social justice. The grants are named after world-renowned film producer, Saul Zaentz, who was an original founder of the Berkeley FILM Foundation. Eligible Genre Short Form Narratives (40 minutes or less). Eligibility Criteria  To be considered for this grant, you must work or live in the city of Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, Oakland or Alameda. You must provide a valid street address for application. PO Box addresses will not be accepted. Applicants may submit one project for consideration per funding cycle. The applicant must be: The Director, co-director, Producer or co-Producer of the films. Organizations may not apply. Be at least 18 years of age. For more information, visit BFF.

This funding opportunity supports local non-profits, community groups, and individuals in Chelsea, Hudson Yards, and Hell's Kitchen to develop projects that enhance community well-being, including health services, youth programs, food assistance, and arts initiatives, with grants up to $10,000.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, New York, to support innovative community projects that benefit diverse and underserved populations.

This program provides financial assistance to non-profit housing developers to help homeowners in select New York counties recover from storm damage through reimbursements and repairs.

This funding opportunity provides $7.34 million to nonprofit organizations in New York that are working to address environmental issues and promote community health and development through research-based projects.

The New York State Department of Health is issuing the Medicaid Redesign Team Health Homes Supportive Housing Program grant. This program aims to provide supportive housing for Medicaid beneficiaries to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Eligible applicants include organizations that provide health home services and supportive housing. Applications must be submitted online via the Statewide Financial System by June 27, 2024.

This program provides funding to organizations that deliver HIV, STI, and HCV prevention services specifically targeting women and girls, particularly in communities of color.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, NY, that provide essential services to individuals and families affected by poverty, focusing on economic stability, health access, and educational opportunities.