STEM Education Funding from Glenn W. Bailey
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering STEM education or related programs can seek US $20,000 - US $35,000 to support students’ pathways into competitive STEM careers. Glenn W. Bailey Charitable Trust also backs innovative environmental projects, biomedical research, and community entrepreneurship, which may benefit organizations whose senior-focused services intersect with STEM learning or research opportunities.
Glenn W Bailey Charitable Tr
Arts Education Grants for Nonprofits from Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust
New York 501(c)(3) organizations integrating visual or performing arts into education can access funding through Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust to enhance arts-based learning programs. Grants up to US $25,000 support initiatives that revitalize curricula, motivate students, empower educators, and address inequities in education, which may benefit programs serving older adults through intergenerational or community arts engagement.
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Ralph C. Wilson Foundation Support for Aging
Nonprofit and tax-exempt intermediary organizations serving older adults in Western New York can apply for Ralph C. Wilson Foundation grants to support caregiver services and respite care. Programs in eligible counties that address significant community needs for seniors and their caregivers, with creative and collaborative approaches, may be competitive for funding.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Robin Hood Foundation Poverty Grants in New York
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City that provide services to elevate low-income residents out of poverty may be eligible for funding that can also support senior and aging-related programs. Robin Hood Foundation supports economic mobility across life stages and invites mission-aligned groups to submit an expression of interest.
The Robin Hood Foundation
New York Community Programs Funding via Sills Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in New York and California can receive US $10,000 - US $25,000 to support early childhood education, families in crisis, environmental justice, and arts programs serving low-income and marginalized communities. Grants from Sills Family Foundation help community-based groups, including those aiding immigrants, refugees, and justice-impacted families, with primarily one-year awards and some general operating support.
Sills Family Foundation
New York Health Equity Funding via American Heart Association
For-profit and nonprofit organizations addressing healthcare access, food security, or economic vitality in New York can apply for the American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund Nationwide Grant, with awards up to US $500,000. U.S. and Puerto Rico-based groups serving older adults as part of broader community health efforts may be especially competitive.
American Heart Association
Tiger Foundation Support for New York Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing high-impact human services in New York City can apply for Tiger Foundation grants of US $50,000 - US $300,000. Grants from Tiger Foundation help New York programs in education, youth, family support, employment, and justice, which may include services that benefit low-income older adults alongside other community members.
Tiger Foundation
New York Community Trust Community Grants in New York
Nonprofit public charities and fiscally sponsored groups serving Westchester County residents can seek funding for human services, youth development, workforce development, arts, and social justice initiatives. Focused on community well-being, the New York Community Trust invites New York organizations, including those supporting older adults’ basic needs and stability, to propose programs that improve local quality of life.
The New York Community Trust
General Operating Support Funding from Community Foundations
Applications due Aug 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in Dutchess, Putnam, or Ulster Counties can receive $2,500 - $20,000 in unrestricted general operating support for core costs and capacity building. Grants from Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley help New York organizations, including those serving older adults, advance work in areas like mental health, housing, transportation, and food security.
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
New York Community Services Funding via Venable Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City’s five boroughs can apply for Venable Foundation grants, averaging approximately US $10,000, to support general operations or projects in areas like human services, health, education, and arts. Senior-serving and aging-focused programs that benefit economically disadvantaged residents may be especially competitive.
Venable Foundation Inc
Youth Development Funding from Allianz Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in New York and other eligible Allianz cities that create or expand personal and professional growth programs for teens and young adults can access funding through Allianz Foundation for North America. Grants of US $25,000 - US $50,000 support initiatives helping 16–25-year-olds become successful, self-reliant, socially conscious leaders, which may benefit intergenerational and aging-focused community efforts.
Allianz Foundation For North America
Joseph Robert Foundation Environment Grants in New York
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in New York focused on the environment, animal welfare, or visual arts can apply for Joseph Robert Foundation grants of up to US $10,000 for general operating or project support. Smaller organizations, including those offering community-based programs that may serve older adults, may be especially competitive.
Joseph Robert Foundation
Swift Foundation Grants for New York Youth Mental Health
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Focused on youth mental health, the Swift Foundation invites New York nonprofits to seek US $25,000 - US $45,000 for clinical and mental health services for children and young adults up to age 26. Incorporated organizations in the five boroughs may use funds primarily for general operations, which can complement senior-serving and intergenerational programs.
The Marion E. Kenworthy-Sarah H. Swift Foundation
Lois Lenski Covey Support for Youth Literacy
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit literacy programs serving economically or socially at-risk children in New York City boroughs and other eligible regions can receive $2,000 to $10,000 for ongoing, interactive reading initiatives. Grants from Lois Lenski Covey Foundation help organizations provide innovative, multi-session literacy programming, including preschool book engagement, school-age reading skill development, and two-generation approaches involving parents or caregivers.
Lois Lenski Covey Foundation
Food Access Grants for Nonprofits from Zekauskas Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving food access and hunger relief can seek funding from the Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation in New York and across the U.S. The foundation supports food banks, neighborhood kitchens, nutritional education, and culinary arts career programs, which may benefit organizations serving older adults and other vulnerable groups.
Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc
STEM Research Funding from Blavatnik Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 12, 2026
Young faculty-rank scientists and engineers at invited U.S. research institutions, including those in New York, can be nominated for the Blavatnik National Awards, which provide US $250,000 in unrestricted funds for innovative work in life sciences, physical sciences and engineering, or chemical sciences. Aging and gerontology researchers at eligible institutions may be strong candidates.
Blavatnik Family Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on basic needs and community vitality, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in New York, to apply for support for hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development programs. Organizations must serve U.S. clients, demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability, and may receive priority if they engage Ameriprise volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Youth Bereavement Education Funding from NACG
Applications due Jan 28, 2027
New York organizations serving children and teens grieving a death can access funding through the National Alliance for Children’s Grief to host local community education events. Grants of US $10,000 support youth-focused bereavement education, which may benefit programs that also engage grandparents or older caregivers within aging-related services.
National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG)
Schumann Foundation Grants for New York Conservation
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning environmental, animal welfare, or conservation projects can apply for program support that advances environmental sustainability and quality of life. The Robert F. Schumann Foundation provides funding with a preference for ornithology, open-space habitat initiatives, and innovative efforts that might not proceed without its backing; organizations nationwide may be considered.
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Community Foundation Support for New York Initiatives
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations in New York’s eight Western counties can apply for Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo’s competitive grants, awarding US $18,000 - US $20,000 for community-impact projects. Funding supports racial equity, economic mobility through education, environmental resilience, arts and culture, and select programs serving people with visual, speech, or hearing impairments, which may include aging-focused services.
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
William T Grant Foundation Youth Grants in New York
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Youth-serving nonprofit organizations in New York seeking to improve direct services for ages 5 to 25 can apply for the Youth Service Improvement Grants, with awards of US $25,000. Grants from William T Grant Foundation help address curriculum gaps, frontline staff skills, or other service limitations, and include technical assistance and peer learning opportunities that may benefit agencies also serving older adults.
William T Grant Foundation Inc
New York State Office of Cannabis Management Support for New York Youth Services
Applications due May 21, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organizations running youth-focused programs in mental health, harm reduction, substance use disorder, housing, or workforce development in New York can seek funding to serve communities disproportionately affected by past drug policies. New York State Office of Cannabis Management’s Community Reinvestment Program offers US $50,000 - US $200,000 Tier 1 grants, which may benefit groups also supporting older adults in impacted families.
New York State Office of Cannabis Management
Arts Program Funding from Laura Jane Musser Fund
Applications due Jun 11, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations in rural New York communities under 20,000 people can seek up to US $12,000 to develop, implement, or sustain literary, visual, music, or performing arts programs. The Laura Jane Musser Fund prioritizes groups expanding access, engaging community members in creating art, and demonstrating strong local support.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Conscious Kids Grants for New York Youth
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
New York 501(c)(3) organizations providing educational and human services programs for at-risk children and families can access funding through Conscious Kids; awards US $10,000 - US $20,000 for program support. Groups serving underserved communities, including foster and homeless youth, may be eligible, and some programs may also engage aging caregivers or grandparents in supportive roles.
Conscious Kids Inc
Youth Grief Capacity Funding from NACG
Applications due Jul 13, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide direct services to grieving children and youth can apply for the National Alliance for Children’s Grief Grief Reach Cycle 2, with $15,000 for one-year capacity-building projects. New York senior-serving organizations with intergenerational or youth grief programs may be eligible if they meet budget, staffing, and financial documentation requirements.
National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG)
New York Community Programs Funding via DeCamp Foundation
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City can seek funding for community-based health care, foster care services, and workforce development capacity and programs. Focused on strengthening health, social services, and education, the Ira W. DeCamp Foundation supports project, capacity-building, and capital needs that may benefit organizations serving older adults and aging populations.
Ira W. DeCamp Foundation