New York Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in New York can seek up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs, including workshops, scholarships, and enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation particularly welcomes projects involving child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and support for refugee or underprivileged children and teens.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Theatre
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in New York and globally can receive up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable social and environmental solutions. With a mission to back innovative social entrepreneurs, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides capacity, capital, and community; New York theater groups with scalable, earned-revenue models may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
New York Tech-Enabled Community Funding via Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in New York and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help innovative, early-stage programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, especially those building skills, jobs, and resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects from State Farm Companies Foundation in New York and across the U.S. Organizations upgrading facilities or equipment for theater, arts, or community spaces may be eligible if their work advances these focus areas.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in New York
New York cultural nonprofits offering arts, theater, or science programming can seek large-scale support for program, capital, or limited general operations, including facility and equipment needs. The Hearst Foundation funds established U.S. 501(c)(3) institutions such as theaters, museums, symphonies, and arts schools that demonstrate significant, measurable impact and broad reach, with awards typically more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
New York education and youth-serving organizations can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support or scale programs for urban children and youth in low-income communities. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public agencies in the U.S., with requests of more than US $50,000 for education or children’s health initiatives.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations advancing early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant in communities where PNC has a significant presence, including New York. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides funding for education, arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and human services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
PNC Foundation
Community and Education Funding for Charities from La Roche
New York accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can access funding from La Roche through its Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program. Organizations may be eligible if projects promote sustainable development, actively involve Roche and its employees, and are managed locally through a Roche affiliate within the same country.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief in New York and worldwide can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support. Grants may benefit programs serving marginalized communities, including healthcare access, women and children’s health, literacy, and humanitarian aid. Theatre groups with related community health or social service initiatives may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community-focused programs can apply for regional sponsorship funding; Bank of America Charitable Foundation prioritizes housing, jobs, and hunger. Organizations working in areas like basic needs, community development, arts and culture, or workforce education may be eligible, including theatre groups that strengthen local economic and social life.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including 501(c)(3)s in New York, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Smaller, non-sectarian organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 may be eligible, and theater groups with qualifying social service programs may benefit.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for New York Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for children, education, arts and culture, animals, environmental, or humanitarian programs can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Eligible organizations must be U.S.-based, have budgets under $1 million, and keep overhead below 25%.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Theatre and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New York and across the U.S., plus aligned for-profits, can seek support to tell impactful stories about their work through the Storytelling Grant. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds storytelling projects for organizations advancing preservation, education, or wellness, with awards of more than US $50,000 possible.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern U.S. can seek Robinson Foundation support for programs in education, poverty relief, disaster response, health, families, veterans, animal welfare, conservation, or spiritual initiatives. Grants from Robinson Foundation help groups with theatre or arts programming that fit these priorities, provided they are outside New York and other non-Southern states.
Robinson Foundation
New York Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can access funding through Insperity, which offers philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Eligible groups must either be Insperity clients, engage Insperity employees, or serve communities where employees live and work, and may include theater organizations upgrading equipment as part of broader community programming.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for New York Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in New York may be eligible for funding to support their programs and needs. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible support that could help theatre organizations enhance facilities or equipment as part of broader community or environmental initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for TJX Foundation grants supporting basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. New York theater groups that are eligible nonprofits and offer qualifying youth or family services may benefit.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking funding for environmental or human services programs in New York can apply for unrestricted grants from the Lawrence Foundation. Focused on environmental and human services work, the foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 for general operating or project support, which may indirectly assist theater organizations with qualifying programming.
Lawrence Foundation
New York State Council Community Arts Funding
Applications due Nov 8, 2026
Brooklyn-based nonprofit arts organizations and artist–nonprofit partnerships in New York can apply for New York State Council on the Arts Local Arts Support grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $5,000 for public, community-focused arts projects. Theatre groups seeking support for performances or related programming in Brooklyn may be eligible if projects occur in 2025.
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Theater
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit theaters and cultural organizations in New York can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support performing arts programs and related needs. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. museums, arts groups, schools, hospitals, and community-based programs, so New York theater groups seeking equipment or program support may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and cultural enrichment, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for grants supporting basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes, including in New York. Programs may include arts education, arts access, and theater-related cultural activities that strengthen communities and engage Ameriprise volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Arts Project Funding from Staten Island Arts
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Individual artists and art collectives on Staten Island creating public-facing arts or cultural projects can receive US $750 - US $5,000 for fees, venues, marketing, administration, and materials. Staten Island Arts prioritizes under-resourced disciplines and communities, and New York theater makers purchasing or using equipment for public performances may be eligible if projects meet these criteria.
Staten Island Arts
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in New York
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic or cultural, or environmental projects can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually for one year of project funding, with a single application accepted per organization each cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Arts Programming Funding from New York State Council on the Arts
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Staten Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits presenting public arts and cultural programming in New York can apply for New York State Council on the Arts Encore Grants, with awards of US $500 - US $5,000. Funding can cover artist fees, venue rentals, marketing, administrative costs, supplies, and certain virtual-project equipment, with priority for under-resourced communities and disciplines.
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in New York
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations improving community quality of life in New York can seek project, operating, or capital support to aid underserved individuals and families. With a mission to strengthen economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) groups in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize collaborative solutions to significant social issues. New York theater groups with equipment or production partnerships that measurably improve lives and communities may be eligible, especially where public, private, and social sector partners work together as equals.
Mutual Of America Foundation