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New York Community Development Grants

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Community Foundation of Otsego County Grant
$135,000
Community Foundation of Otsego County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Otsego County that provide innovative programs addressing the basic needs and enrichment of children from birth through elementary school.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program
$75,000
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (NYS DVS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This program provides funding for New York-based nonprofit organizations that support veterans, enabling them to make capital improvements to their facilities and enhance services for veterans.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
ATL-25008 SUD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
$350,000
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to hire vocational rehabilitation counselors who will help individuals in treatment and recovery from substance use disorder improve their employment outcomes and reintegrate into the community.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Cortland County Tourism Marketing Grant Program
$260,000
Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit tourism organizations in Cortland County to promote marketing initiatives that attract visitors from outside the county, boosting local tourism and economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Niskayuna Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Niskayuna Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Niskayuna through initiatives in health, arts, community development, conservation, and recreation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Aging in Place Pilot
$2,000,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This initiative provides funding to not-for-profit organizations operating community residences for older adults, enabling them to enhance support services and make necessary modifications to help residents age in place and avoid institutionalization.

Housing
Nonprofits
Summer Meals Capacity-Building Mini-Grants Program
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Rochester to improve access to nutritious meals for children during the summer months by expanding meal services and enhancing engagement activities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Arts Access Grant
$5,000
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (Greater New York Arts Development Fund)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and artist collectives in Queens, New York, to create accessible public arts and cultural programs that engage local audiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
New York Main Street Program
$500,000
New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding and support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for revitalizing underutilized downtown areas and improving the economic sustainability of mixed-use commercial districts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Saint Thomas Church Grants Program
$5,000
Saint Thomas Church
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Episcopal Diocese of New York that serve socially disadvantaged populations and promote community outreach initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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 program provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on the preservation and enhancement of New York's parks, trails, and historic sites, supporting a variety of projects from maintenance to educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Manhattan Community Awards Program
$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

Not specified

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