Participatory Grantmaking - Community & Health Focus

Participatory Grantmaking - Community & Health Focus

Funder: The Bronx Community Foundation (BxCF)

Most Recent Round: Fall 2024 (Announced December 31, 2024)

Geographic Scope: The entire Bronx, NY

Award Amount: $10,000 per organization

Total Investment: $150,000 across 15 organizations

Funding Focus Areas:

Health Equity & Access

• Expanding access to health and mental health services
• Promoting food sovereignty through food pantries and community gardens
• Creating safer environments
• Expanding nutrition and wellness education

Community

• Arts and culture
• Intergenerational and social services
• Community cohesion
• Civic affairs and engagement

Eligible Uses of Funds:

Program development

Workshops and training

Staff expenses

Overhead costs

Any resources deemed essential for project/program success

Eligibility Requirements:

Bronx-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or organizations with eligible fiscal sponsors

Minimum annual operating budget of $500,000

Operating for at least two fiscal years

One application per organization

Selection Process:

Participatory Grantmaking Committee (PGC) comprised of diverse Bronx-based leaders

Committee members from Bronx-serving nonprofits

Equal power in reviewing applications and decision-making

Focus on ensuring equitable and impactful funding decisions

Committee members commit to strict confidentiality and conflict of interest disclosure

2024 Grant Recipients (15 organizations):
1. Street Lab
2. Young Urban Christians & Artists (YUCA)
3. Sharing Excess
4. Family Legal Care
5. The Children's Law Center
6. Upbeat NYC
7. Thrive for Life
8. Prison Project
9. Urban Dove
10. Start
11. Lighthouse Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation
12. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
13. Astor Services for Families & Children
14. Nazareth Housing
15. Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center
16. AIRnyc

Foundation Background:

First and only community foundation dedicated solely to serving the entire Bronx

Over $10 million in resources distributed since founding

Supports grassroots organizations, nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals

Uses participatory grantmaking approach for equity and inclusion

Contact: grants@thebronx.org, press@thebronx.org