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New York Community Development Grants

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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
The Adirondack Foundation Generous Acts Grant
$30,000
The Adirondack Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and municipalities in the Adirondack region to address critical community needs and promote long-term improvements in basic needs, education, and economic vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Allegany County Area Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Allegany County Area Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations that enhance community well-being in Allegany County, New York, focusing on special projects that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Generator Fund to support Visual Arts Projects in New York
$10,000
Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art (BICA)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to artists in Erie and Niagara Counties, New York, for innovative and community-focused visual art projects that encourage experimentation and engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Community Development Block Grant
$650,000
City of Kingston Office of Community Development (OCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Kingston for new or significantly expanded programs that assist low- and moderate-income individuals, particularly youth, seniors, and those at risk of homelessness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ROI Jamestown Grant Program
$50,000
City of Jamestown Department of Development (DOD)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and business tenants in Jamestown for facility improvements and operational enhancements to promote economic growth and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
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
Community Reforestation Grants
$3,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and state agencies in New York for urban tree planting projects that enhance green spaces and combat climate change.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Ogdensburg DRI Open Call for Projects
$9,700,000
City of Ogdensburg
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support transformative projects that enhance downtown Ogdensburg, including public improvements, new developments, and marketing initiatives, with a focus on revitalization and community engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
Live Like Luca Youth Sports Grants
$5,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to help children and families facing financial challenges participate in youth sports and educational activities.

Youth
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
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
New York State Community Development Block Grant (NYS CDBG) Program
$1,000,000
New York Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), Office of Community Renewal (OCR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small cities and towns in New York for improving community facilities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Regional Resilience Grants
$200,000
The Understory
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public-serving institutions in the Hudson Valley to implement projects that enhance community resilience in areas such as culture, ecology, food and farming, and shelter.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Fairgrounds Infrastructure Improvement Program
$50,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This program provides funding to agricultural fairs and related organizations in New York to improve their facilities and infrastructure, enhancing community engagement and promoting agricultural activities.

Agriculture
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
Charles R. Wood Foundation Grants
$300,000
Charles R. Wood Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on children's services, healthcare, and the arts in the Lake George Region and surrounding areas.

Health
Nonprofits
Veterans Capital Restoration Matching Grant Program
$5,000
Oneida County Department of Planning
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to veterans organizations in Oneida County for improving and preserving their facilities, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and accessible community hubs.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits