Nonprofits
Foundation-funded
$150K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
One of the nation's largest community foundations makes competitive grants to nonprofits serving New York City, Westchester, and Long Island — arts, education, health, human services, environment, and civic affairs. Proposals are accepted year-round through an online portal with published program guidelines.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) serving NYC, Westchester, or Long Island
2.Project must fit a current NYCT grantmaking guideline area
3.Submit full proposals through the online grants portal; decisions in quarterly board cycles
4.Typical competitive grants range from $50,000 to $150,000 over 1-2 years
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