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New York Capacity Building Grants

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Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation and historic preservation projects in Rochester, New York, and nearby areas, focusing on community improvement and capacity building.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Western New York Foundation’s iCAP Core Program
$10,000
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding and support to small nonprofit organizations focused on food systems, arts and culture, or rural initiatives, helping them strengthen their leadership, governance, and overall capacity for greater impact.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Micro-Grant Program
$2,500
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to support community projects that enhance local quality of life.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Nutrition Navigators Technical Assistance
$7,000,000
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York State nonprofit organizations to enhance outreach and technical assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, helping to reduce food insecurity in economically disadvantaged communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Northeast Dutchess Fund
$10,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and community organizations in northeast Dutchess County, New York, to empower low-income and underserved residents through various projects and programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Donor Advised Funds
$1,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the northern Chautauqua region for projects that enhance community development and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Municipal Waste Reduction and Rcycling. Prgrm. 24
$2,000,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities in New York State for projects that improve recycling and waste management infrastructure, such as building facilities and purchasing equipment.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Government Efficiency Grant Program
$1,250,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in New York to improve efficiency and service delivery through collaborative projects in areas like technology, emergency services, and clean energy.

Community Development
County governments
The Charles Hayden Foundation Grant
$12,000
The Charles Hayden Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and schools in New York City, Boston, and Newark, New Jersey, that focus on youth development and education, helping young people achieve academic and career success.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
DFT Communications Robert Maytum Memorial Golf Tournament Community Betterment Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northern Chautauqua County for projects that enhance community well-being and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
iCAP Program
$10,000
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations focused on food systems, arts and culture, or rural communities, helping them strengthen their internal capacity and effectiveness through a structured assessment and development process.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
iCAP Plan Implementation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western New York for implementing capacity building plans developed through specific programs, helping them enhance their operational effectiveness and sustainability.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Greening Grants Program
$2,000
Syracuse Parks Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to community groups in Syracuse for projects that enhance local parks and recreational areas through volunteer-led initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southeast Michigan and Western New York that focus on community health, youth development, caregiver support, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern Chautauqua Environmental Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chautauqua County for programs focused on environmental education and conservation, particularly related to Lake Erie and its watershed.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Seeds of Sustainability Grant Program
Contact for amount
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on transforming local and regional food systems, helping them build capacity and enhance their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Special and Urgent Needs Fund
$2,500
Adirondack Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides rapid financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Adirondack region to address urgent and unexpected needs that threaten community services or stability.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Lake Shore Savings Community Reinvestment Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northern Chautauqua County, New York, focusing on community development and initiatives that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Career Pathways IV Program
$7,125,000
Off of Temp & Disability Assi
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
STEW - 25005 Street Outreach - Bronx & Manhattan
$990,000
Off of Addict Srvcs & Supports
State

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local government units in the Bronx and Manhattan to deliver mobile outreach services focused on harm reduction for individuals who use drugs and face barriers to care.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits