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New York Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 97 grant opportunities

Hudson Valley Organizing Grants
$20,000
North Star Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in the Hudson Valley that empower low-income communities and communities of color to drive systemic change through leadership development and community organizing.

Social Advocacy
County governments
Asian Women Giving Circle
$8,000
Ms. Foundation for Women
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects led by Asian American women or gender-expansive individuals in New York City that use arts and culture to promote social justice and address critical issues affecting their communities.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
NYC Connect Grant Program
$25,000
NYC Connect
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This initiative provides seed funding to empower individuals and groups in New York City to drive community-led projects that address local challenges and foster sustainable change.

Community Development
Individuals
Enhanced Step-Down Program
$2,130,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
North Star Fund’s Let Us Breathe Fund
$20,000
North Star Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides $20,000 in general operating support to small, Black-led grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that focus on community organizing to address systemic racism and promote social justice.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
IOLA Fund of the State of New York FY 2026-2030
$562,500,000
New York State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

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.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program
$379,500,000
New York Office of Victim Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New York State that deliver essential services and advocacy for victims of crime, particularly focusing on underserved populations and enhancing mental health and housing support.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Impact100 Westchester Boost Award
Contact for amount
Impact100 Westchester
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides flexible financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Westchester County, helping them enhance their community impact without the burden of extensive reporting requirements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The 2025 Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Program
$350,000
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations, and tribal organizations to transport youth to county and local agricultural fairs, promoting education and community engagement in agriculture.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Latino Giving Circle Initiative
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs and services designed by and for the Latino community in the greater Rochester, New York area, addressing various social, educational, and economic challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation
Contact for amount
Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that support youth in Oswego, New York, focusing on areas such as sports, arts, community initiatives, and advocacy.

Youth
Nonprofits
Equitable Access to Healthy Food Grants
$700,000
The Schenectady Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Schenectady County that are working to improve food security and access to fresh, healthy food for all residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Brooklyn Org Spark Prize
Contact for amount
Brooklyn Org
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support and recognition to established nonprofit organizations in Brooklyn that are dedicated to promoting racial justice, equity, and transformative community impact.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Helpful Harvest Grant
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

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.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
RFP 1188 - NYS AmeriCorps 2025 - 2026 Competitive
$12,500,000
New York Office of Children & Family Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community service programs in New York State that address local needs in areas such as education, public health, and environmental conservation through AmeriCorps initiatives.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Farmers Supporting Farmers
$400,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Critical Time Transition Program (CTTP) for Children, Youth, and Families – Round Two
$347,987
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides resources to establish teams and transitional housing for youth aged 11-19 with complex mental health needs, helping them successfully transition from higher levels of care back into their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Clifton-Fine Community Fund
$6,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern New York for projects that improve community well-being across various sectors, including health, education, arts, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transitional Housing for Justice Involved Indiv.
Contact for amount
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York State to create transitional housing programs for individuals with serious mental illness who are involved in the justice system, providing them with stable housing and access to essential mental health and social services.

Housing
Nonprofits
NYC Good Neighbor Committee Grant
$100,000
Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to small community-based organizations in New York City that focus on arts, education, and human services to help reduce inequality and enhance community resilience.

Arts
Nonprofits