New York Grants
Last updated November 10, 2026
There are currently 80 active grants available to New York applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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| AAA-ICDR Foundation Special Initiatives Grants American Arbitration Association - Int'l Centre for Dispute Resolution Fndn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAA-ICDR Foundation Special Initiatives Grants is a named grant program supporting special ADR initiatives beyond the annual cycle. | |
| AAA-ICDR Foundation Rapid Response Grant American Arbitration Association - Int'l Centre for Dispute Resolution Fndn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAA-ICDR Foundation Rapid Response Grant is a named grant program (distinct from the annual cycle) supporting timely alternative-dispute-resolution work. were not on the scraped grantee pages.) | |
| Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Helps local governments revitalize their communities and reconnect to their waterways. 2026-2027 funding cycle. | |
| Kevin Tarrant Native/Indigenous Student Scholarship American Indian Community Houseinc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kevin Tarrant Native/Indigenous Student Scholarship, offered by the American Indian Community House (AICH, serving Native Americans in New York City), assists Native/Indigenous students in reaching their educational goals, in honor of… | |
| AAAE EDI Research Fellowship Association of Arts Administration Educators Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) hosts an annual, year-long paid EDI Research Fellowship investigating the intersection of equity/diversity/inclusion and arts-management programs; the fellow receives a $2,000… | |
| Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grants Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation (NY) funds NYC-metro 501(c)(3) organizations serving underserved communities with an education emphasis (capacity-building, results-based education, teacher PD, digital education, after-school programs)… | |
| AJ Muste Foundation Rapid Response Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for the immediate and/or emergency needs of groups involved in grassroots nonviolent activism. | |
| 2026 NYS CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Community Planning, Microenterprise, and Imminent Threat HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies CDBG funding for multiple program areas including public infrastructure projects, public facilities improvements, community planning initiatives, microenterprise business support, and projects addressing imminent threats to community… | |
| 2026 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies The NYS CDBG Program provides federal funding to eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for… | |
| Cloudsplitter Foundation Rapid Response Grants Cloudsplitter Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Cloudsplitter Foundation offers rolling Rapid Response Grants (under $5,000) for special/urgent, time-critical needs of Adirondack-region nonprofits, requested by contacting the Grants Director. | |
| AthLife Foundation Academic Athletic Coach Grant Athlife Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AthLife Foundation awards competitive grants to high schools and middle schools (and school districts) to create and sustain an Academic Athletic Coach staff position that uses sport to drive academic achievement and life/leadership… | |
| AJ Muste Foundation Organizing Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds grassroots activist projects advancing human rights, equality and dismantling social, economic and political oppression — prioritizing groups with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding. | |
| Family Grant Program Building on Love Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Building on Love, Inc. provides temporary financial support to families caring for a child (age 18 or younger) recently diagnosed (within ~120 days) with a life-altering illness and in active treatment. | |
| Start Bright Scholarship (Child Care Council) Child Care Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Child Care Council, Inc. (Rochester, NY area) offers the Start Bright Scholarship to child care professionals to support their education/professional development. | |
| Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity under the Environmental Bond Act supporting clean water, clean air, and green jobs initiatives. | |
| Community Action Rental Assistance Fund (CARAF) — Phase 3 Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $650 The Community Action Rental Assistance Fund (CARAF) is open in Phase 3. Maximum assistance is $650 per household, available for past-due rent or mortgage only, and the landlord or mortgage holder must agree to accept payment. | |
| Amplify Equity — Amplifying Opportunity Entrepreneur Stipend Program Amplify Equity Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Amplify Equity is a 501(c)(3) CDFI serving the Southern Tier & Finger Lakes regions of New York. | |
| AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants fund investigators who received a PhD, MD, or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years (no more than three years of prior fellowship support). | |
| CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrant Program CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CNY Arts lists the Statewide Community Regrant Program among its current grant offerings. It is CNY Arts' NYSCA-funded regrant program supporting community arts projects by artists and nonprofits in the Central New York region. | |
| Off-Cycle Funding Requests (Community Foundation of Tompkins County) Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Off-cycle grants are submitted outside the regular grant application cycles due to urgent or unforeseen needs; eligibility requires urgency (an immediate, unforeseen need that cannot wait until the next regular cycle), alignment with the… | |
| AFSP Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K AFSP Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants fund investigators at any level conducting research across two or more unique sites, each contributing unique expertise and data collection. Up to $450,000 over 2 years. | |
| CitizensNYC Neighborhood Grants (All In / Community Leaders / Neighborhood Business) Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC), one of the city's oldest and largest micro-granting organizations (50 years), offers grants of up to $5,000 to support local leaders, community/resident-led groups, and small businesses… | |
| Smart Growth 2026-2027 Smart Growth Community Planning Grant Program Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Grant program supporting community planning initiatives for smart growth in New York State. | |
| Mark Morrow Memorial Scholarship Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Foundation (Ogdensburg, NY) hosts the Mark Morrow Memorial Scholarship, awarded to an Ogdensburg Free Academy senior entering a trade-school program; applicants contact the Development Officer. |
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About grants in New York
New York state is one of the largest grant-making environments in the country. Between New York State agencies, New York City government programs, and the extraordinary concentration of foundations based in Manhattan, organizations in New York have access to a vast range of funding. The New York State Council on the Arts alone is one of the largest state arts funders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants does New York State offer?
Major New York agencies include the NYS Council on the Arts, Department of Health, Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and Empire State Development. New York City adds its own layer through DCLA, SBS, HPD, and other city agencies. The Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) streamlines access to multiple state grants.
What foundations are based in New York?
New York hosts more foundation headquarters than any other state. Major funders include the Ford Foundation, Robin Hood Foundation, New York Community Trust, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Carnegie Corporation, and the Simons Foundation. Most accept applications from organizations both within and outside New York.
Are there grants for New York City organizations?
NYC has extensive city-level funding through the Department of Cultural Affairs, Small Business Services, Housing Preservation and Development, and the Mayor's Office. The NYC Council discretionary funding process awards hundreds of millions annually. Borough-specific and community board-connected programs add additional opportunities.
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