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Community Catalyst Fund (Formerly Small Grants Program) is sponsored by New Yorkers For Children (NYFC), with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The Community Catalyst Fund, an evolution of the Small Grants Program, offers monetary grants and technical assistance to small, community-based organizations, many of which are BIPOC-led and/or led by individuals with lived experience in foster care.
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Innovative Programs for Foster Youth | NYC Nonprofit NYFC NYFC pilots programs that support young people in foster care, both independently and in collaboration with partners in the community, government, and philanthropy. This work leverages NYFC's rigorous financial management, higher education expertise, and unique role in the field to help our partners pioneer new ideas that create and improve services for youth.
(Formerly Small Grants Program) New Yorkers For Children (NYFC), with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is excited to announce the evolution of our Small Grants Program into the Community Catalyst Fund . While the Small Grants Program remains active, this transition marks a new phase of expanded support and deeper partnership with grassroots organizations.
The Community Catalyst Fund continues to offer monetary grants and technical assistance to small, community-based organizations, most of which are BIPOC-led and/or led by individuals with lived experience in foster care. All organizations are based in New York City and share a commitment to supporting youth impacted by the child welfare system.
The Post-Permanency Support Program, supported by Spence-Chapin, provides families with wraparound services immediately following adoption or kinship guardianship, including trauma-informed care, peer-to-peer support groups, mentorship opportunities, and more.
These services offer families the best chance for success in preserving and stabilizing placements during a critical and often challenging time, while emphasizing evidence-based practices that can be scaled up when proven successful.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small, community-based organizations in New York City committed to supporting youth impacted by the child welfare system. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Catalyst Fund (Formerly Small Grants Program) is funded by New Yorkers For Children (NYFC), with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Program is a grant from The Cigna Group Foundation that funds nonprofits providing housing stability and wraparound support services to improve the mental health of military veterans. The Foundation committed $9 million over three years addressing housing instability and its mental health impacts, as an estimated 40,000 veterans go without shelter nightly and 1.5 million are at risk of homelessness. Funded programs include mortgage and rental assistance, employment re-entry training, and housing development for veterans. Eligible nonprofits must leverage evidence-informed programs and align with at least one goal: increasing permanent housing, improving housing affordability, or enhancing wraparound services for veterans transitioning from shelters.
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