Lily Auchincloss Foundation: General Grants - Human Services

The Lily Auchincloss Foundation, established in 1997, aims to enhance the quality of life in New York City through grants focused on human services, arts, and environmental initiatives. The foundation supports small to mid-sized organizations across the five boroughs, providing both general operating and program-specific funding. Its Human Services cycle prioritizes organizations dedicated to social change and education, ensuring a positive impact on all residents' lives.

Founded in 1997, the mission of Lily Auchincloss Foundation (LAF) is to provide grants to enrich the quality of life in New York City.
The Foundation aims to enrich the lives of New Yorkers through grants in support of the arts, the built and natural environments, and human services.
Winter Cycle - Human Services Grants
The Human Services cycle is open to organizations whose mission and services support prevention, social change, and education programs aimed at improving the quality of life for all New York City residents.

Eligibility

Organizations that serve the five boroughs of New York City.Organizations must have a 501(c)3 status or a fiscal sponsor organization.Fiscal sponsor organizations must be located within the five boroughs of New York City.Organizations may apply only once a year, and only one category per organization.

Ineligibility

IndividualsPrograms outside of the five boroughs of New York CityResearch projectsMental health programs, medical services, hospitals, nursing homes, substance use disorder programsUniversities or schools (public, private or charter schools)