Field Trip Funding from New York State Parks
Schools and youth-serving organizations in New York can receive reimbursement for transportation costs to educational field trip sites through this program, supporting environmental education, outdoor recreation, and American history learning. With a mission to connect kids to parks, New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation helps expand access to nature and historic locations statewide.
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
J.M. Kaplan Fund Support for New York Publishing
New York 501(c)(3) organizations publishing nonfiction books on art, architecture, design, cultural history, cities, or conservation can receive US $1,500 - US $12,000 for specific production costs. The J.M. Kaplan Fund’s Furthermore program supports writing, research, editing, design, illustration, photography, indexing, and printing, favoring projects with committed publishers and strong distribution plans, including history-focused works.
The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc
New York Community Trust Support for Health Equity
Nonprofit public charities in New York City improving health, behavioral health, and services for older adults and people with disabilities can seek project funding to advance equitable, patient-focused care and independence. Focus areas include health care access, mental health, environmental health, nutrition, parks and public spaces, and supports for people with special needs, which may benefit history-focused institutions with related community programs.
The New York Community Trust
Child and Family Development Grants from FAR Fund
New York nonprofits supporting children’s and families’ social and emotional development can access funding through the FAR Fund, a private grantmaking fund based in New York City. 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those addressing developmental disabilities with a strong psychological approach, may be eligible, with most grants typically awarded for multi-year program support.
The FAR Fund
New York Community Trust Community Grants in New York
Nonprofit public charities and fiscally sponsored groups serving Westchester County can seek funding for human services, youth development, workforce training, arts, and social justice initiatives that benefit local residents. Focused on community improvement, New York Community Trust invites New York organizations to propose programs that expand opportunity, protect rights, and strengthen Westchester’s nonprofit sector.
The New York Community Trust
Citizens Committee Community Grants in New York
Applications due Jul 27, 2026
Nonprofits and grassroots volunteer groups in New York City’s five boroughs can apply for Citizens Committee for New York City microgrants up to US $5,000 to run resident-led, community-building projects. History-focused neighborhood initiatives—such as local heritage, culture, or public-space projects—may be eligible if they improve quality of life and strengthen community engagement.
Citizens Committee for New York City
New York Community Programs Funding via Berk Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $3 million can access funding for arts, education, social services, and related community programs through the David & Minnie Berk Foundation. Grants up to US $10,000 support small organizations, including those serving youth, elders, people with special needs, or environmental and legal-service initiatives in the greater New York metropolitan area.
David & Minnie Berk Foundation Inc
Gardiner Foundation History Grants in New York
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Focused on history and historic preservation, the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation invites New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits—especially historical societies, museums, and academic institutions—to apply for grants up to US $500,000. Funding supports collections care, historic preservation, education programs, exhibitions, community events, and capacity-building projects that preserve and share Long Island and New York’s societal heritage.
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation
Economic Security Funding from Korean American Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 28, 2026
New York and New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits with at least six months of operations can seek funding for programs that advance economic security for low-income Korean and Asian American immigrants, including education, workforce development, and benefits access. New York history-focused organizations may be eligible if their work also supports these communities’ economic stability and related services.
Korean American Community Foundation
US $250,000 - US $1,000,000
Criminal Justice Services Reentry Grants in New York
Letter of inquiry due Sep 2, 2026
New York organizations providing alternatives to incarceration or reentry interventions for justice-involved individuals can apply for funding to reduce recidivism and reliance on incarceration. New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services provides New York criminal justice and reentry programs with US $250,000 - US $1,000,000 for innovative demonstration or evidence-based services addressing risks, criminogenic needs, and stabilization factors.
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Arts Access Grants for Nonprofits from Lily Auchincloss Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
New York City 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups offering free or low-cost arts experiences can seek funding for general operating or program support. Focused on arts access for audiences and artists across the five boroughs, Lily Auchincloss Foundation invites eligible arts and culture nonprofits, including those with art education programs, to apply in its fall cycle.
Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Grants for New York Community Programs
Applications due Sep 22, 2026
New York community-focused nonprofits and civic groups can seek funding for arts, education, recreation, environmental, senior, or inclusion programs serving Clarence and Western New York. The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo’s Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund may support projects that strengthen local history, culture, or community life in the Town of Clarence.
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Environmental Advocacy Grants for Nonprofits from Park Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 22, 2026
Environmental and clean energy nonprofits in New York and across the U.S. can seek funding to protect drinking water and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Focused on water policy, public water infrastructure, community organizing, and anti-shale gas advocacy, Park Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations using policy, advocacy, organizing, and investigative reporting strategies.
Park Foundation, Inc.
New York Human Services Funding via Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities providing education, health services, food access, or affordable housing in New York, especially those serving vulnerable children and families, may be eligible for invitation-only support from the Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation. Grants prioritize innovative, growth-ready programs, with a primary focus on organizations serving the greater Bridgeport, Connecticut area.
Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation
Communities of Color Fund Grants for Capacity
Applications due Oct 17, 2026
New York City 501(c)(3) social service nonprofits led by and serving communities of color can receive up to US $45,000 for organizational capacity-building projects. Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund provides funding for areas like leadership development, evaluation systems, strategy, and new program planning, which may benefit organizations preserving or interpreting community and local history.
Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund
Historic Marker Funding from Pomeroy Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 2, 2026
Government entities, nonprofit academic institutions, and 501(c)(3) organizations in New York can obtain funding for roadside historic markers commemorating people, places, things, or events from 1683 to 1925. Grants from William G Pomeroy Foundation help New York history organizations document accurate inscriptions using primary sources and install markers that support local heritage tourism and preservation.
William G Pomeroy Foundation
Cultural Diversity Funding from Nissan Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 4, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits with established programs exploring and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage can access funding through Nissan Foundation. Eligible organizations must be over three years old and serve New York City communities, with a demonstrated history of engagement and alignment with the foundation’s mission to promote respect and understanding of America’s rich cultural heritage.
Nissan Foundation
Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation Grants for New York Arts Education
Letter of inquiry due Dec 11, 2026
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations providing arts and arts education programs in New York City’s five boroughs can seek program-specific support to serve children, youth, and the broader public. The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation funds initiatives that integrate the arts into education, especially for underserved PreK–12 students, which may benefit history-focused cultural and educational programming.
Pierre And Tana Matisse Foundation Inc
Conservation Capacity Grants for Land Trusts from Land Trust Alliance
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
Land trusts in New York seeking support for conservation capacity, stewardship, or land protection projects can apply for grants up to US $100,000. Focused on land and habitat conservation, farmland preservation, and environmental stewardship, the Land Trust Alliance program may benefit organizations whose work includes conserving historically significant landscapes or open spaces.
Land Trust Alliance
Elevance Health Foundation Grants for New York Behavioral Health
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits running behavioral health or substance use disorder programs can seek funding to expand treatment, prevention, and early-intervention services. Focused on mental health and addiction, Elevance Health Foundation supports scalable national and local initiatives, which may include projects documenting or addressing historical and social factors affecting community health in New York.
Elevance Health Foundation
Historic Preservation Funding from John Ben Snow Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations serving Central New York in New York can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 for education-focused projects, including historic preservation efforts. Focused on education, the John Ben Snow Foundation invites proposals that use preservation, museums, and cultural programs to educate communities and close opportunity gaps.
John Ben Snow Foundation
Education and Welfare Grants for Nonprofits from Silvian Foundation
Pre proposal due Mar 12, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in New York working in education, children’s welfare, medical care or research, or Jewish philanthropic endeavors can apply for the Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation’s invitation-only grants. U.S.-registered organizations may submit a required Preliminary Inquiry online; returning grantees must follow specific mandatory time-off rules before seeking new funding.
Slomo And Cindy Silvian Foundation Inc
Bender Family Foundation History Grants in New York
Pre proposal due Mar 13, 2027
Grants from the Bender Family Foundation help New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups fund history, arts, culture, education, and environmental projects, typically up to US $15,000. Organizations in Albany County and within 30 miles of the New York State Capitol, including nearby counties, receive priority consideration for project and capital support.
The Bender Family Foundation
Historic Preservation Funding from Lily Auchincloss Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
New York City 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups focused on preserving the city’s built or natural environment can apply for Lily Auchincloss Foundation’s spring Environmental/Preservation grants, offering US $5,000 - US $25,000 for programs or general operations. Organizations working on parks, gardens, waterways, environmental education, advocacy, or preservation may be eligible.
Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc
Scherman Foundation Support for New York Arts
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in New York City’s Central and South Brooklyn, South Bronx, East and Central Harlem, and Lower East Side can apply for Scherman Foundation’s Arts Program funding to support BIPOC-centered arts, culture, and narrative work. Projects that preserve local cultural heritage and address racial justice may be especially relevant for history-focused organizations.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Racial Justice Organizing Grants for Nonprofits from Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship working on racial, economic, political, or cultural justice in New York can seek funding to support grassroots organizing, advocacy, and narrative change. Grants from Scherman Foundation help New York groups advance housing and land use justice, workers’ rights, immigrant justice, and related movement-building efforts.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Elevance Health Foundation Support for Nutrition
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running Food as Medicine programs to improve diet-related health outcomes and food security can apply for funding, including in New York. Focused on nutrition and chronic illness, Elevance Health Foundation invites proposals that expand access to nutritious foods and generate measurable, scalable community health impact across the U.S.
Elevance Health Foundation