141 New York Grants for Quality of Life Improvement

141 Quality of Life Grants for New York

Discover grants that improve quality of life and promote social connections. Funding supports local programs that address community needs. Additional grants fund activities that enhance well-being and create a positive, lasting impact.

Quality-of-life grants span an unusually broad range of funders, from community foundations to corporate giving programs, so filtering by recipient type and location above helps narrow results to what's actually available in your area. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for funders whose giving aligns with your community focus.

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Showing 1–50 of 141 grants

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address critical community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities primarily in the field of health, arts, education, humaniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 219091
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within a wide of focus areas including but not limited to arts, education, environment, health, workforce development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178071
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164766
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Award to a Pennsylvania or New York Individual to Recognize Outstanding Service to the Local C...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Award to a Pennsylvania or New York individual in eligible locations for outstanding dedication, service, and contribution to the local community. The monetary award will be given as a grant to a nonprofit of the recipient's choice. Award applicants must be locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 186506
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and projects that enhance the health and well-being of residents, with an emphasis on addressing pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205043

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit Communities in Eligible...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that benefit eligible local communities. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, environment, medical care and research, assistance to the poor, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174635

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of human services, the environment, and the arts. Applicants may request general operating support, program su...

GrantWatch ID#: 178064

Grants to New York Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, school districts, faith-based entities, and government agencies to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address a vital community need. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 183960

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Students from Indian Reservations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit students from Indian reservations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support schools whose students are Native American youth from Indian reserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 219425

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students to Improve the Quality of Life in Low-In...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students for research studies to improve the quality of life for individuals in low- and middle-income countries. Particular emphasis is placed on research based in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include climate change...

GrantWatch ID#: 230035

Grants to New York City Community-Based Nonprofits Serving Youth for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York City community-based nonprofit organizations to support operations and capacity building. Funding is intended for applicants that provide programming to children and youth from underserved populations and work to reduce inequ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186631

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve lives by promoting educational opportunities, access to health care, and a more tolerant civil society. The Foundation supports programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 196710

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in areas that include, but...

GrantWatch ID#: 146220

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Bar Associations to Provide Essential Legal Services

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, bar associations, and other organizations to improve the provision of essential legal services. Funding is intended for legal programs that help citizens deal with the critical issues they face. There should be a demonst...

GrantWatch ID#: 173325

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Muscular Dystrophy Therapies

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...

GrantWatch ID#: 214803

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214804

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations addressing social, human, educational, and cultural needs. Priority will be given to requests for new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174746

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for capacity-building projects, small capital purchases, and programmatic expenses. Focus areas for this year include housing, equity...

GrantWatch ID#: 175352

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable, educational, recreational, environmental, and cultural programming that improves the quality of life for people...

GrantWatch ID#: 205040

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives that Promote Jewish Values through Education, Science...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potenti...

GrantWatch ID#: 180251

Grants to New York Nonprofit for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended for opportunities that promote academic achievement, economic self-sufficiency, equity and social justice, physical and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182584

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Seniors and Caregivers

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life of senior citizens and caregivers in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and minor capital improvements, with priority given to projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185891

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and California Nonprofits to Enhance the W...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the welfare of residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of health, education, youth, and community building. Priority w...

GrantWatch ID#: 187065

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to benefit the local community. Applications will be accepted from organizations in the states of California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206934

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Help Communities Thrive and Grow

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help communities thrive and grow. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: handwashing, infant development, feminine hygiene, oral care, and creating healthy and clean places to live. Please ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216075

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance Rural Community Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance rural community life. Applications from nonprofits that focus on community opportunities and resources will be prioritized. The int...

GrantWatch ID#: 216804

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Activities in Multiple States

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities in which the funding source is located. Funding is intended for programs and projects that positively impact residents in local communities. Activities must benefit communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 222180

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213

Grants to New York Organizations, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Improve the Quality o...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York organizations, small businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support small, grassroots initiatives that will contribute to increased self...

GrantWatch ID#: 176644

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for On-Site Marine Research

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students and independent explorers for on-site marine research. Funding is intended for activities related to exploration, protection, and conservation that will improve the quality of life for pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 212955

Grant to a New York Entity for a Model Long-Term Planning Program for I/DD Caregivers

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant to a New York nonprofit or Tribal organization, IHE, or hospital to develop a model program to assist aging caregivers of individuals with disabilities with long-term planning. Nonprofit applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232572

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Youth Development and Environmental Programs

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that benefit youth and improve environmental education. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 161711

Grants to New York Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to New York commercial property owners for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate vacant, unsafe, and blighted properties in downtown areas and turn them into usable spaces for business development opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 215506

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of urgent needs, food inequities, and neighb...

GrantWatch ID#: 163644

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital projects and the purchase of new supplies, materials, or equipment. Consideration may be given to requests for equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 226057

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects on Insurance, Social Securit...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects addressing insurance, social security, and health promotion. Applicants may work independently or in conjunction with research centers, companies, hospitals, or universities. Fields of interest incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 205957

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health and well-being, arts and culture, education, conservation, or wildlife preservation. Funded p...

GrantWatch ID#: 198364

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and activities that are open to the general public. Grants are available for specific projects or initiatives in the areas of hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 218521

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to assist organizations in fulfilling their mission by supporting impactful projects that benefit local residents. Grants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 227860

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, projects, and services to improve the quality of life for community residents. Funding is specifically intended to support proposals that do not fit with any of the Foundation's existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175438

Grants to USA Families and Individuals to Benefit People with Corpus Callosum Disorder ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families and individuals to improve the quality of life of people with a disorder of the corpus callosum. Funding is intended to provide assistive technologies and devices. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, feeding ai...

GrantWatch ID#: 221292

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Increase Clean Syringe Access for Drug Users

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176562

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

GrantWatch ID#: 207091

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Transplantation Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and public entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 230069

Grants to USA and Canada Entities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562
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