How much funding does NBE Reimbursement Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for NBE Reimbursement Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for NBE Reimbursement Grant?

Eligible applicants: Current student member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association. Geography: Reside in the state of New York and/or graduated from a New York State Educational Institution with a Mortuary Science degree.

NBE Reimbursement Grant

New York State Tribute Foundation Inc

Foundation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Current student member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association

Geography

Reside in the state of New York and/or graduated from a New York State Educational Institution with a Mortuary Science degree

Other requirements

Graduated from an Accredited Educational Institution with a Mortuary Science degree
Taken and passed the National Board Exam within 12 months of graduation
Intend to serve residency and work with a New York funeral home
Intend to obtain New York license and work in New York as a licensed funeral director

Overview

Purpose: Offsets the cost of registering for and taking the National Board Exam (NBE) for aspiring funeral service professionals.

Geographic Scope: New York State

Focus Areas: National Board Exam reimbursement for funeral service professionals

Eligibility Requirements:

Current student member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association
Graduated from an Accredited Educational Institution with a Mortuary Science degree
Reside in the state of New York and/or graduated from a New York State Educational Institution with a Mortuary Science degree
Taken and passed the National Board Exam within 12 months of graduation
Intend to serve residency and work with a New York funeral home
Intend to obtain New York license and work in New York as a licensed funeral director

What is Funded:

National Board Exam registration and test costs

Contact Information:

Phone: 518.452.8230
Email: info@tributefoundation.org
Address: 1 South Family Drive, Albany, New York 12205

How to Apply

Application Process

Download and complete the NBE Reimbursement Grant Application
Submit application with evidence of meeting all eligibility criteria
Submit to: New York State Tribute Foundations, Inc., 1 South Family Drive, Albany, New York 12205

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What New York State Tribute Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 9
Total given: $143K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $6,150–$50K

By dollars: New York 65%, Texas 35%. Top recipient cities: Lubbock, TX; Albany, NY; Canton, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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Nysfda · Albany, NY

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$35K
SUNY Canton · Canton, NY

Scholarship

$12K
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$10K
Hospice-VNSW WPHC Inc · White Plains, NY

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$10K
American Academy McAllister Institute · New York, NY

Scholarship

$6,150