A Community-Driven Grant for Urban Impact in New York (USA)
GrantID: 74857
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $10,000
Summary
This grant opportunity opens to applicants in a specific urban region and offers a meaningful infusion of funds aimed at supporting community-driven initiatives. The program typically runs twice a year, with applications opening on a rolling schedule—most recently in late summer, with reviews and award decisions announced by mid‑to‑late autumn. Grants in this round offer awards up to around $10,000 per recipient, and collectively the fund often distributes six‑figure totals across all winners—sometimes averaging around $100,000 per cycle. The intent is to nurture grassroots efforts that enhance services and resources for residents in the defined neighborhoods.
Eligible applicants span a wide range—from registered nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups to certain service‑providing individuals such as educators. Small‑budget nonprofits and community‑based projects are prioritized, and there is a clear emphasis on groups with modest annual budgets. The grant is designed not to benefit well‑resourced institutions but rather entities that serve underserved populations across areas like urban neighborhoods that include schools, senior services, food assistance, youth leadership, arts, housing support, health, and broader community enrichment.
Funds are meant to be used flexibly—supporting everything from direct service delivery (like meals, workshops, or community health support) to capacity building such as improving infrastructure, launching pilot programs, enhancing access to information, or enabling innovative local programming. Recipients have included food pantries, community gardens, youth development initiatives, technology workshops, language or cultural enrichment programming, neighborhood news outlets, and eviction prevention or housing support efforts.
Overall, the grant program serves to strengthen social infrastructure in its target area by investing in groups that are often overlooked by larger funders. While the name of the fund isn’t mentioned here, it’s clear that its purpose is to fortify local resilience and equity by channeling modest but impactful funding to those working at the community edge—whether as nonprofits, small collaborative groups, or individuals delivering vital services.
Organizations and individuals based in New York who are engaged in Aging/Seniors 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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