Altman Foundation Grants - Strengthening Communities

The Altman Foundation's Strengthening Communities program helps NYC individuals and families access services and resources. Objectives: (1) build and preserve economic security and independence among low-income individuals and families (jobs, public-benefit enrollment, enabling vulnerable populations such as the elderly to remain in their homes); and (2) promote equitable access to essential community resources (affordable housing, parks/open space), emphasizing systemic efforts. Eligibility: U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations (not private foundations) operating within New York State, focused almost without exception on the five boroughs of New York City; no grants to individuals, and no funding for bricks-and-mortar/capital, galas/fundraising events, budget deficits, or public universities. Observed 2026 grants in this area ranged roughly $35,000-$200,000 (FIA: Inference from the 2026 grants list; no fixed grant sizes are published, so amount fields are left null).