Capacity-Building Nonprofit Grant for Communities of Color in New York (USA)
GrantID: 75341
Grant Funding Amount Low: $4,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $45,000
Summary
This grant program supports nonprofit organizations operating in a specific urban region (in this case, a major U.S. city) whose mission is to serve communities of color. The goal is not to fund direct social services, but rather to help anchor nonprofits strengthen their internal systems, planning, leadership, and sustainability.
Eligible applicants are typically tax-exempt nonprofit organizations (with a minimum track record) that work in underserved communities and serve primarily local residents. The grant does not usually accept proposals from intermediaries, fiscal sponsors, or organizations with very large budgets beyond a set ceiling. Organizations must demonstrate that a large share of their clientele live in the city, and that leadership or staff reflect the communities they serve.
The funds can be used across a menu of internal, organizational development categories: financial planning systems, evaluation and outcomes, leadership and board development, strategic planning, information systems, or partnerships and collaborations. Applicants are asked to pick one area where they will make focused progress—organizations often are ineligible to repeat funding in the same focus area across cycles.
Award amounts vary by the size of the organization’s annual budget—smaller nonprofits receive more modest awards, whereas mid-size nonprofits can receive higher levels of support (though still capped). The grant is competitive, with multiple awards per round, but not all worthy proposals are funded, as total pool funding is limited.
Typically, applications open in the early fall and are due in mid-October. Awards are announced a few weeks later. The grant is offered annually (or once per funding cycle), and projects must be completed by a specified end date (often mid-year following the award). As part of the award, grantees often engage in training or technical assistance, submit interim and final reports, and are monitored to ensure they follow through on proposed objectives.
This opportunity can be especially useful for nonprofits seeking to invest in internal growth, greater effectiveness, or long-term sustainability rather than just supporting program expansion. If you like, I can check the latest application round, sample awardees, or technical assistance structure so you can see what a real proposal looks like.
Organizations and individuals based in New York who are engaged in Black, Indigenous, People of Color 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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