Children's Guild Foundation Grants for New York Disabilities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Western New York serving children with developmental, medical, intellectual, learning, behavioral, or mental health disabilities can seek funding for programs, operations, capital projects, and capacity building. Focused on special-needs children, Children's Guild Foundation invites New York nonprofits to propose impactful, community-grounded initiatives that create lasting opportunities for differently abled youth and their families.
Childrens Guild Foundation Inc
New York Community Trust Support for Health Programs
Nonprofit public charities in New York City that improve health, behavioral health, or services for older adults and people with disabilities can seek project funding to build capacity, shift systems, or enhance direct services. Focused on equitable care and independence, New York Community Trust supports workforce training, technology, organizational infrastructure, and community health initiatives that may include staff development components.
The New York Community Trust
Pincus Family Foundation Grants for New York Youth
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York serving children and youth through arts, education, health, or recreation programs can seek project, program, or general operating support that improves young people’s lives. Focused on youth development, Pincus Family Foundation invites eligible groups to begin with a brief eligibility quiz before submitting a year-round Letter of Inquiry.
Pincus Family Foundation
New York Community Trust Workforce Grants in New York
Nonprofit public charities serving New York’s Westchester County can seek funding for workforce development, youth development, human services, arts, social justice, and related programs. Focused on community improvement, the New York Community Trust invites organizations, including those headquartered elsewhere but operating in Westchester, to propose projects that benefit local residents rather than single-organization technical assistance.
The New York Community Trust
New York Food Systems Funding via Western New York Foundation
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on food systems can receive up to US $2,500 for staff professional development, consultant support, specialty contract services, and certifications. Western New York Foundation’s Small Grant Program serves organizations headquartered in the eight WNY counties, helping strengthen leadership and capacity within the regional food system.
Western New York Foundation
ASPCA Grants for New York Animal Shelters
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Animal welfare organizations in New York upgrading facilities and operations to meet Article 26-C, Section 421 standards can apply for ASPCA’s New York Shelter Standards Implementation Grants, with awards from US $20,000 - US $75,000. Funding can cover staff training, veterinary and behavior services, equipment, and recordkeeping systems, which may include professional development components.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Professional Development Funding from Lake Champlain Basin Program
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Lake Champlain Basin watershed nonprofits and affiliated volunteer groups in New York can receive up to US $500 for staff and volunteer professional development, including travel, meals, registration, and lodging. Lake Champlain Basin Program supports activities that build organizational capacity and advance water quality and freshwater conservation in the basin’s rivers, streams, and watershed groups.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
New York Jazz Presenting Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit arts presenters and government units in New York can access funding to present professional touring jazz artists through the Jazz Touring Network, with awards up to US $3,000. Grants from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation help organizations, including those newer to jazz, build touring jazz series and participate in ongoing professional development across the mid-Atlantic region.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Montclair State University Civic Science Grants
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects collaborating with media and science partners can receive up to US $15,000 for short-term civic science media pilots, including in New York. Montclair State University supports projects that foster dialogue among scientists, journalists, and communities on issues like climate, public health, AI, and neuroscience, with coaching and production costs covered.
Montclair State University
New York State Parks Capacity Grants
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
New York nonprofits that support state parks, trails, historic sites, and public lands can seek capacity-building funding to strengthen their organizational effectiveness. Grants from New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation help New York organizations enhance stewardship, accessibility, promotion, and overall sustainability, with awards up to US $200,000 and a required 10 percent match.
New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation
New York State Parks Support for Staffing
Full proposal due Sep 26, 2026
Registered nonprofit partners of New York State parks, trails, historic sites, and public lands in New York can seek funding to hire or expand permanent staff capacity. New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation’s Parks and Trails Partnership Professional Development Grants offer up to US $150,001 with a 20% cash match and LOI-based, invitation-only applications.
New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation
New York State Parks Step-Up Grants
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
New York nonprofits supporting state parks, trails, historic sites, and public lands can receive up to US $20,000 to cover administrative and legal fees for securing 501(c)(3) status and consultant-led organizational assessments. The New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation provides these Step-Up Grants to build capacity and strengthen park and trail partner organizations.
New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation
New York Parks Stewardship Funding via Office
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
Registered nonprofit partners of New York State parks, trails, historic sites, or DEC public lands can seek funding to expand stewardship, interpretation, promotion, education, and public access projects in New York. New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation offers up to US $300,000 in matching support, which may also strengthen organizational capacity and tourism-related outdoor recreation efforts.
New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation
Northern New York Community Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Oct 14, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in New York can seek funding for basic human needs, mental health services, and workforce development projects. With a mission to strengthen community quality of life, Northern New York Community Foundation provides up to US $20,000 for nonprofit programs in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties that create tangible local impact.
Northern New York Community Foundation
Ann B Zekauskas Support for Culinary Careers
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering culinary arts training and workforce development in New York can access funding through the Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation. The foundation supports programs that prepare people for careers such as chefs, bakers, food stylists, and restaurant managers, and may benefit nonprofits seeking professional development opportunities for their participants.
Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc
Bronx Council on the Arts Community Arts Grants
Applications due Nov 4, 2026
Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives, and small nonprofit arts or community organizations in New York can apply for Bronx Council on the Arts’ Community Engagement Grants: Arts Fund, awarding US $1,000 - US $5,000 for community-centered arts projects. Funding supports diverse disciplines and communities, including historically excluded artists and audiences.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Community Arts Funding from Bronx Council
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit arts or community organizations, unincorporated artist collectives, and individual artists with a fiscal sponsor in New York’s Bronx can receive up to US $7,500 for community-centered arts projects. Focused on community culture and arts participation, Bronx Council on the Arts supports diverse disciplines and historically excluded artists through its Community Engagement Grants: Community Arts program.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Asian Cultural Council Support for Arts Exchange
Applications due Nov 19, 2026
New York arts and culture nonprofits and institutions seeking professional development through international cultural exchange can access funding for staff travel, research, and immersive activities. Asian Cultural Council offers up to US $50,000 plus tailored support services to connect grantees with artistic communities and peers across eligible countries in Asia and the U.S.
Asian Cultural Council Inc
Arts Leadership Training Funding from NYFA
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Manager-level arts administrators at 501(c)(3) arts and cultural organizations in New York City and the nearby Tri-State area can access professional leadership development through this year-long program. New York Foundation for the Arts offers intensives, peer-learning pods, and virtual workshops to build management, coaching, and influencing skills for emerging leaders.
New York Foundation for the Arts
CREATE Council Arts Education Grants for New York
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and teaching artists offering arts education projects in Columbia, Greene, and Schoharie Counties can receive up to US $7,500 for in-school, after-school, or community-based closed-group learning. Grants from CREATE Council on the Arts support multi-session arts education partnerships with public schools or community-based groups across New York.
CREATE Council on the Arts
Bronx Council on the Arts Grants for New York Theaters
Applications due Jan 20, 2027
Small professional theatre companies and collectives in New York can access funding through the NYSCA - A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund, regranted by Bronx Council on the Arts. Grants of US $2,000 - US $5,000 provide flexible general operating support for capacity building, stabilization, and artist compensation for theatres with expenses under $500,000.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Booth Ferris Foundation Capacity Grants in New York
Full proposal due Feb 2, 2027
Grants help New York arts and culture nonprofits fund capacity building or capital projects, including leadership development, strategic planning, and infrastructure upgrades. Organizations in New York City boroughs with 501(c)(3) status, arts-focused missions, and budgets over $1 million can apply to the Booth Ferris Foundation for US $50,000 - US $200,000, supporting professional and organizational development.
Booth Ferris Foundation
Climate Resilience Funding for New York Nonprofits from The Nature Conservancy
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Grants from The Nature Conservancy help New York nonprofits and local entities strengthen climate resilience through conservation planning, organizational capacity building, and land protection projects. Eligible conservation and community organizations, municipalities, and Tribal Nations can receive up to US $50,000 for planning, strategy development, staff skills, and fee or easement acquisitions of resilient floodplains and shorelines.
The Nature Conservancy
Environmental Review Funding from Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due Apr 13, 2027
Environmental consulting firms and similar professional service providers can seek contracts to conduct environmental reviews for properties in the Blue Buffers Voluntary Risk Property Buyout Program in New York. Grants from Enterprise Community Partners help New York environmental stewardship efforts by funding reviews of eligible properties in the Town of Brookhaven, Mastic Beach, where owners have signed purchase and sale agreements.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
National Trust Grants for New York Battlefield Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations in New York can seek funding to plan and educate around battlefield, viewshed, and related historic structure preservation. National Trust for Historic Preservation grants support planning, capacity building, and outreach initiatives that launch or strengthen preservation efforts, including staff expertise, feasibility studies, community forums, and innovative public education.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
USDA Rural Development Grants for New York Businesses
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
New York rural public entities, nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribes, and eligible cooperatives seeking to support small rural businesses can access funding through USDA Rural Development; awards range from US $10,000 - US $500,000 for technical assistance, training, and infrastructure. Projects may include leadership and entrepreneur training, business counseling, feasibility studies, and other community economic development efforts that build local capacity.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
NACG Capacity Grants in New York
Applications due Jul 22, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in New York that serve children and teens who are grieving can apply for the National Alliance for Children's Grief Grief Reach capacity-building grants, awarding US $15,000 for one year. Funding supports organizational development, planning, and strategic collaborations to strengthen infrastructure, sustainability, and access for bereavement and emotional health services.
National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG)