How much funding does Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Who is eligible for Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits. Geography: New York. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant offered?

Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 30, 2027.

Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant

Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 30, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofits

Geography

New York

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Children's Foundation of Erie County (Kenmore, NY) makes grants to organizations serving children in the Western New York / Erie County area. 2025 recipients include Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo, Explore & More Children's Museum, Girl Scouts of WNY, Girls On The Run, Journey's End, Junior Achievement of WNY, and many others.

How to Apply

Applications are due January 30; decisions are usually made by the end of May; funds must be used by the end of the calendar year in which they are granted. Applications are emailed as a single PDF and must include: a one-page cover sheet (amount requested, org contact, purpose, total project budget, grant period, director/board-chair signature), a three-page narrative (org history/mission, purpose/need, children served, goals/objectives, timeline, collaborators, long-term funding strategy), an evaluation plan, project budget, org budget, board/key-staff list, and a copy of the most recent IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. Submit to Anne M. Denman (Anne@ChildrensFoundationErie.org).

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What Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 73
Total given: $425K
Median grant: $5,000
Range: $1,000–$19K

100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: Buffalo, NY; W Seneca, NY; Williamsville, NY.
15% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
7% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Westminster Economic Devp Init · Buffalo, NY

Salaries, benefits & transportation / operating expenses

$19K
Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc · Buffalo, NY

Medical instruction & operating expenses

$18K
Buffalo Center for Art & Technology · Buffalo, NY

Arts & technology program & operating expenses

$16K
Buffalo Prep · Buffalo, NY

High school prep/ operating expenses

$16K
Jericho Road Ministries · Buffalo, NY

Summer and break programs & vive program

$13K