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New York Community Development Grants

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Park and Trail Partnership Grants
$300,000
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing and maintaining New York's public parks, trails, and historic sites through various improvement and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Manhattan Community Awards Program 2026
$10,000
New York Department of Education (DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale community projects in Manhattan that address local needs in areas such as education, climate resilience, anti-gun violence, and composting.

Community Development
Nonprofits
John F. Wegman Fund Grant
$10,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monroe County, New York, for innovative programs that benefit older adults, youth development, and labor relations.

Youth
Nonprofits
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant
$10,000
Farm Credit East and CoBank
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that enhance the agricultural, forestry, and commercial fishing industries in the Northeast, focusing on education, marketing, and leadership development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art’s Potential Generator Fund
$10,000
Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to individual artists and artist-led groups in Erie and Niagara Counties, New York, to support innovative visual arts projects that foster community engagement and sustainable artistic initiatives.

Arts
Individuals
Schenectady Foundation Emergent Needs Grant
$500,000
The Schenectady Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Schenectady County that are addressing urgent community needs for marginalized residents through innovative projects, with a focus on sustainability and measurable impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund
$40,000
The New York Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York City and surrounding areas that provide year-round sports-based youth development programs, integrating athletics with academics to help young people develop essential life skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Change Makers Initiative
$200,000
Goldman Sachs
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific counties of New York, New Jersey, and Utah that focus on improving economic opportunities and community development for low- and moderate-income populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Yonkers & Mount Vernon Arts Initiatives
$10,000
ArtsWestchester
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit cultural organizations in Yonkers and Mount Vernon for arts projects that engage the community and enhance local cultural programming.

Arts
City or township governments
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant - Climate Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that work on climate justice initiatives, focusing on supporting communities of color and low-income populations in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Homeless Housing and Assistance Program
$153,000,000
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of housing aimed at helping low-income individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including specific support for those with HIV/AIDS and veterans.

Community Development
City or township governments
New York Foundation Core Grants
$47,000
New York Foundation (NYF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New York City-based organizations focused on community organizing and grassroots advocacy to promote social justice, particularly those led by and serving marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Small businesses
Adirondack League Club Grant Round for Old Forge
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve the Old Forge and broader Adirondack Region, focusing on projects that address community issues and promote positive change.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NYP Mini-Grants
$10,000
NewYork-Presbyterian
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community-based organizations in New York City and Westchester County that promote health and wellness initiatives, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.

Community Development
City or township governments
Summer Youth Enrichment Grants
$50,000
NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in New York City and Westchester County that create enriching summer programs focused on youth development, health, and well-being for historically marginalized populations.

Youth
City or township governments
Empire Wind Small Community Grants Program
$100,000
Empire Wind
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This program provides funding to established non-profits in New York City, particularly in Southwest Brooklyn and Sunset Park, to support community projects that promote social and environmental benefits, with a focus on sustainability and the offshore wind industry.

Environment
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bronx Cultural Visions Fund
$20,000
Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA), supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation (HGF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2024

This grant provides financial support to emerging and mid-career artists and small organizations in the Bronx to develop new performing arts projects, including dance, music, and theater.

Arts
Individuals
Preserve New York Grant
$20,000
Preservation League of New York State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and municipalities in New York State to conduct preservation planning and comprehensive studies for historic resources, particularly those with a cultural or arts focus.

Arts
Nonprofits