Strengthening Communities Through Grants in New York (USA)
GrantID: 68428
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
Organizations that are based in or serving a specific county in New York may apply for three tiers of grants. Small grants of up to $2,500 support local events, cultural experiences, and enrichment‑style programming. Mid‑level awards between $2,500 and $10,000 fuel community benefit efforts such as health and human services, youth development, early childhood education, food security, arts, civic engagement, or capacity‑building initiatives. Larger, strategic grants above $10,000 are reserved for transformative projects that require greater resources, including capital expansions, health facility enhancements, or program scale‑ups—but applicants must demonstrate readiness and often meet matching or fundraising thresholds before funds are awarded.
These grants are exclusively available to nonprofit organizations recognized under U.S. tax‑exempt status (or through a fiscal sponsor), not individuals or small businesses. The intent of the funding is to help launch or sustain innovative programs, support short‑term projects while longer‑term funding is secured, strengthen organizational infrastructure, seed new offerings, or provide “last dollar” support in larger campaigns. Priority goes to proposals that clearly enhance community vitality, emphasize collaboration, include diverse voices, and leverage additional funding sources.
Award rounds run multiple times per year—impact/enrichment rounds quarterly and strategic rounds twice annually. Typical funding per round ranges from a few thousand dollars to six‑figure awards in total. Recent cycles distributed over $200,000 in spring rounds and up to $585,000 in fall rounds across multiple nonprofits. Individual grant awards have varied—from a few thousand dollars up to $300,000 for a single project—with mid‑sized grants commonly in the $5,000–$75,000 range.
This grant opportunity benefits nonprofits serving a defined region, supporting projects that promote well‑being, build local cultural or civic engagement, and strengthen services in health, education, workforce, or community development.
Organizations and individuals based in New York who are engaged in Employment, Labor & Training Workforce may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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