Quality of Life
Grant to a Western New York nonprofit organization for a significant project to benefit residents of Wyoming, Orleans, Niagara, Genesee, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. Priority will be given to sustainable requests that require minimal future grant support of any type, and result in long-term signifi...
Grants to Westchester, New York nonprofits, agencies, and school districts for programs that strengthen the community and improve the lives of local residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of promising futures and thriving communities.
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions to eliminate or reduce water pollution in qualifying rural areas. Funding is intended to support training and technical assistance to improve the management and planning of solid waste sites.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. State applicants must contact state commissions prior to applying, and applicants from South Dakota must contact the Funding Source. Grants are intended to engage...
Grants ranging from $8,000 to $15,000 to Rochester Area, New York nonprofit organizations to benefit local children and youth. Eligible projects are those that address one or more of the following priorities: arts and culture, children and youth, violence prevention, and early childhood. Applicants must operate in the eigh...
Grant of up to $60,000 and fellowship of up to $40,000 per year to a USA, Canada, or International investigator and predoctoral fellow for research related to central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for research on CAPD in relation to co-occurring au...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Dutchess County, New York nonprofits that serve economically disadvantaged residents and their pets. Funding is intended for programs that improve educational opportunities, health, and economic stability for residents facing economic adversity. Requests should be structured to demonstrate how a ...
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, environment, and the arts. To request funding for educational programs, organizations may apply under one of the other funding categories based on prog...
Grants generally ranging between $10,000 and $50,000 to Great Lakes Region, USA nonprofit organizations, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions for programs that improve the well-being of animals. Grant applicants are asked to contact staff and to submit a letter of inquiry. Funding is intended to pr...
Prizes ranging from $300 to $1,800 to USA, Canada, and International individuals or teams of two to three people ages 13-24 to present innovative solutions to one of nine global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Groups must brainstorm and submit original ideas. Finalists will be asked to write a one-minute c...
Grants to Wyoming County, New York nonprofit organizations to meet healthcare needs within the local area. Eligible focus areas include infrastructure, such as equipment and personnel, and health services, such as substance abuse and mental health services, chronic disease, access to and navigation of care, emergency assis...
Grants of $250 and in-kind donations of gardening supplies to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and youth programs for new or expanded gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended for programs to educate students about gardening and enhance the quality of life for youth and their commu...
Grants to Greater Glens Falls Area, New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga Counties. Funding is intended to support organizations addressing social, human, educational, and cultural needs. Priority will be given to requests for new initiatives, special p...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and other units of government in the contiguous states for programs, projects, and initiatives that improve the quality of life for veterans. Grant funds are available to support new projects or existing programs.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to support Jewish people and communities in need outside of the United States. Funding is specifically intended to support Jewish people in need and to promote support for Israel. Previous awards have supported a range of organizations and projects, including search an...
Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that use and depend on pickup trucks to assist with their operations and benefit their communities. Eligible applicants are volunteers and employees of charities that use Chevrolet Silverados, Ford F-150s, Dodge Rams, or GMC Sierras. The person who nominates the selected cha...
Opportunity for USA individuals and middle or high school students to participate in a competition and receive funds to continue and increase their successful work of improving the lives of others. Funding is intended for adults, and students between the ages of 13 and 19, who have made a difference through projects and pr...
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 and grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to Western New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs in the focus areas of community assets, youth sports, caregivers, and design of and access to outdoor activities. In most cases, grants support localiz...
Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple States for preserving, restoring, and protecting the natural environment, as well as strengthening the social fabric and physical landscape of local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority is given to nonprofits in Alabama, Connecticut, ...
Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for programs and services to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs and services in the fo...
Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations and public educational institutions in eligible regions to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of arts and culture, environment, education, and civic engagement.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve financial independence. Priority is given to applications where there is ac...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the development and implementation of services to minority and underserved victims of domestic and gender-based violence. Funding is intended to support coordinated community responses that hold offenders accountable and serve victims. New and continuation applicant...
Grants of up to $3,000 to New York City resident-led groups and schools for school and community improvement projects. Priority is given to Title I public schools and groups in low-income neighborhoods. Funding is intended to support projects that engage local residents on a volunteer basis to address pressing issues. E...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties to improve the quality of life of senior citizens and caregivers. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and minor capital improvement. Mini-grants are also available.
Grants to USA and Latin America nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in Latin American countries. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to the full application. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of education, democratic governance, and sustainable resource management.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Primary support areas include ...
Grants generally ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Central New York nonprofit organizations for programs that respond to the needs of the local community, especially youth and physically, emotionally, or economically disadvantaged adults. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Central New Yor...
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to New York, New Jersey, and Nevada nonprofit organizations for programs that respond to the needs of the local community. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended particularly for programs that improve the quality of life of youth and ...
Grants totaling up to $25,000 to Saratoga County, New York nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local women and girls. Funding is typically intended for capital projects, start-ups, special programming, and ongoing operational expenses. Consideration is given to the number of people served by the appl...
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible cities to benefit the Foundation's employees where they live and work. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects that focus on strengthening communities, developing l...
Grants of over $25,000 to USA, Ontario, Puerto Rico, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities where the funding source has a business presence. Eligible USA communities are located in California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Pri...
Grants to Indiana and New York nonprofit organizations for programs that focus on promoting health, education, welfare, cultural activities, and civic affairs. Applicants must submit a Funding Inquiry prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended to support organizations that serve the metropolitan areas of New Yo...
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities to benefit communities within the Adirondack region. Funding is intended to support programs that are aligned with the Foundation's priority focus areas: educational opportunity, family and human well-being, and community ...
Grants to Rochester, New York neighborhood and community associations, block clubs, and resident-led neighborhood groups to enhance the quality of life for residents of the City's West Side. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are neighborhood-based and resident-controlled as they focus on a wide range of neig...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Columbia County, New York nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community groups for collaborative and innovative projects that improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding may be used for projects in the areas of the arts, education, environment, pr...
Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to Red Rock Area, New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies to enhance the quality of life of local residents and to improve public services. Funding is intended to support public recreation facilities, conservation work, educational scholarships, and fire and rescue facilitie...
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, healthcare, civic and culture, and the environment.
Grants generally ranging from $250 to $1,000 to Allegany County, New York nonprofit organizations and community groups to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Priority will be given to special projects that are non-recurring rather than to campaigns that support general operational expenses. Previous grant reci...
Awards of $5,000 and $50,000 to USA and territories individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create positive social change and impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applicants must have started the work at age ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit children aged 18 or younger. Eligible regions include Seattle, Washington; Detroit, Michigan; Los Angeles, California; Dallas, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts; Atlanta, Georgia; Orlando and Miami, Florida; Cincinnati, Ohio; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Sa...
Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to provide therapeutic bodywork and massage to marginalized groups. Funding is also intended to provide massage services in places where it is not yet available. By providing massage services and therapy, grant recipients will help...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals above the age of 18 to recognize and support innovative and ground-breaking projects that address major world challenges. Awards are intended to support projects taking place anywhere in the world. Candidates can apply in five areas: science and health, applied technolog...
Grants to USA, Mexico, and Haiti nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government entities for programs and services that improve the quality of life for underserved children. Focus areas include working families, equitable communities, and thriving children. The Funding Source works nationally throughout the U.S. and ...
Grants ranging from $200 to $2,000 to New York nonprofits in the Southern Chautauqua region to benefit a wide variety of charitable projects or needs. The Foundation's primary funding focus areas include economic development, workforce readiness and recruitment, education, health and wellness, and arts and leisure.
Grants of up to $1,000 to Syracuse, New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups to improve public spaces and recreational areas. Funding is intended to provide training, support, and other resources to organizations that work to improve communities through stewardship of park and recreation centers. ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in communities where the funding source has a business presence to help those in need. Primary emphasis is given to organizations serving military members and their families. Consideration will also be given to organizations working to meet the needs of children and families and promot...
Grants to Rockland County, New York nonprofit organizations to provide resources and address the needs of the local community. The funds are specifically intended for the needs of the community during major crises or following disasters and tragedies, when local resources may be depleted of funds due to dire need. The Rock...
Grants typically ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits in communities in which the funding source does business for programs in education, environmental awareness, civic and community development, and public health. The funding source aims to support programs for financially disadvantaged populations. Proposals ...
Grants to Western New York nonprofit organizations for activities that focus on P-20 education, strengthening neighborhoods, self-sufficiency, health, and arts, culture, and heritage. The Foundation primarily funds programs in Niagara and Erie Counties; however, applications will be accepted from other counties in the regi...