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Best Seed Grants for Nonprofits in New York

Find the perfect Seed grants for nonprofits in New York on Instrumentl. 10,000+ Seed grants for nonprofits in New York in the United States

10,000+

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$3500.7M

Total funding

$5K

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10,000+ grants

$3500.7M total

$5K median

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Seed Grants for Nonprofits in New York Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Seed Grants for Nonprofits in New York

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

300+ Seed grants for nonprofits in New York grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

100+ Seed grants for nonprofits in New York over $25K in average grant size

100+ Seed grants for nonprofits in New York over $50K in average grant size

41 Seed grants for nonprofits in New York supporting general operating expenses

200+ Seed grants for nonprofits in New York supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Seed grants for Nonprofits in New York?

Most grants are due in the third quarter.

23.7%

22.8%

27.1%

26.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Seed Grants for Nonprofits in New York?

Grants are most commonly $50,000.

$300 $300 Min.

$50,000 $50 K Median

$768,664 $768.7 K Average

$30,050,000 $30.1 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for New York?

Grants are most commonly $123,825.

$123,825

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Seed Grants for Nonprofits in New York year over year?

In 2024, funders in New York awarded a total of 270,645 grants.

2022 258,176

2023 259,835

2024 270,645

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Seed Grants for Nonprofits in New York given out in New York, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Education, and Human Services.

1. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2. Education

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Seed Grants for Nonprofits in New York changing over time?

Funding has increased by 16.44%.

2022 $28,202,880,598

2023 $28,659,853,906
1.62%

2024 $33,370,589,734
16.44%

New York Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

New York County, Kings County, and Nassau County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
New York County	$21,403,401,202
Kings County	$2,517,718,693
Nassau County	$2,484,899,697
Tompkins County	$2,194,408,740
Rockland County	$1,906,062,935

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Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (357458)

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