New York Community Development Grants

The Child Care Capital Program (CCCP) will award grants to eligible child care providers to expand existing child care centers or build new ones. The program will be overseen by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).The CCCP will provide reimbursement grants for the design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, equipment and other capital assets for existing or proposed state-licensed, not-for-profit or for-profit child day care centers and registered school-age child care programs. The facility must be intended to be used as a child care program for at least eight years. Projects must be shovel-ready, demonstrate the ability to be licensed and fully operational within six months of completing construction and worth at least $500,000.

This funding opportunity is designed to establish 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.

This program provides financial support to small business owners in Troy for capital improvements that enhance their operations and contribute to community revitalization and economic growth.

This grant provides financial support for community projects that enhance the quality of life in Brockport, Sweden, and Clarkson, New York, focusing on arts, historic preservation, poverty reduction, and community beautification.

This initiative supports local businesses and organizations dedicated to fostering economic growth in communities around Corning business locations. It focuses on empowering and supporting economic activities that align with Corning's values and objectives. Applications are reviewed continuously throughout the year to ensure timely support for impactful projects.

This funding initiative provides financial support to artists living in rural New York communities, enabling them to create and present new works that engage with their local environments and cultural practices.

This funding opportunity supports pediatric and family medicine practices in New York State to expand access to an evidence-based program that integrates child development specialists into healthcare teams, focusing on the developmental and mental health needs of children ages zero to three.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist eligible refugees in New York State in transitioning from public shelters to stable, affordable housing while promoting self-sufficiency and community integration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York State to help older refugees access essential services and improve their quality of life through culturally appropriate programs and community engagement.

READY Community Foundations, part of ARC's READY Appalachia initiative, offers no-cost training to community foundations in Appalachia. Participants will build skills in financial management, fundraising, grantmaking, and strategic planning. Eligible foundations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding to implement capacity-building projects post-training. Applications are due by July 5, 2024.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit Tribal coalitions dedicated to addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Tribal and Native Hawaiian communities.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and local governments in New York to create community gardens that provide fresh food and nutrition education to low-income populations eligible for SNAP benefits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and public agencies in New York State for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promote active transportation, and improve community mobility.

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing mobile outreach services to connect individuals who use drugs with harm reduction resources and treatment, particularly those who are disengaged from traditional care.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to deliver culturally informed mental health services and wellness activities for Afghan refugees facing mental health challenges due to trauma and displacement.

This funding opportunity is designed to support not-for-profit academic medical centers in New York State in establishing telehealth and telementoring programs to improve hepatitis C treatment access for rural and marginalized populations.

This program provides funding to municipalities, conservation districts, and eligible nonprofits in New York to support projects that improve water quality, enhance habitats, and reduce flood risks.

This grant provides funding for community-based mental health services aimed at helping individuals with severe mental health conditions, particularly those at risk of hospitalization, legal issues, or homelessness, through a multidisciplinary approach.

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in New York that provide intensive mental health services to children and youth with serious emotional challenges, helping them stay in their communities and avoid institutionalization.

This funding program provides financial support to non-profit organizations, schools, and municipalities in New York for establishing or expanding urban farms and community gardens to promote local food production and enhance food security.