Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Niagara Area Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: June 18, 2025

Summary

The Niagara Area Foundation Grant, established in 2000, aims to bridge the philanthropic gap in Niagara County. It focuses on funding projects that enhance youth development and environmental education. In 2025, the Foundation will accept applications that positively impact the community, emphasizing youth enrichment and ecosystem health. This grant presents an opportunity for organizations to contribute to meaningful community development and foster a vibrant, equitable future for Niagara County residents.

Overview

The Niagara Area Foundation (NAF) was established in 2000 by a group of Niagara County individuals in the private and nonprofit sectors who felt a major charity-oriented philanthropic void existed in Niagara County. Members of the NAF Council represent the whole of Niagara County and are committed to county-wide philanthropic efforts. In 2025, NAF will consider any submitted applications that have maximum positive impact on Niagara County and that align with one of the Council’s two goals: Youth Enrichment To build stronger communities through the enrichment of youth, positive youth development, and equity and inclusion. Environment To support and enhance education and awareness about the importance and creation of a healthy, vibrant, and safe ecosystem for Niagara County residents.

Eligibility

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What Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
562
Total given
$33.42M
Median grant
$23K
Range
$5,100–$1.79M
  • By dollars: New York 88%, District of Columbia 2%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Buffalo, NY; Williamsville, NY; Niagara Falls, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc · Buffalo, NY

    Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

    $1.79M

  • Research Foundation for the Suny on Behalf of the University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

    Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

    $993K

  • Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society · Buffalo, NY

    Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

    $946K

  • Open Buffalo Inc · Buffalo, NY

    Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

    $737K

  • Service Collaborative of Western New York · Buffalo, NY

    Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

    $621K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsyouth-programsenvironmental-education

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