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Community Experts Fund Grant is a grant from the Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation that funds programs and services supporting individuals with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. The foundation offers three funding portfolios: Programs & Services, Strengthening Partner Capacity, and Community Change, with awards up to $50,000.
In 2026, the foundation is also offering short-term general operating grants as a Federal Crisis Response continuation. Applications for Community Change grants are accepted on a rolling basis, while other portfolios have set deadlines. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations operating within the foundation's defined geographic focus areas whose work aligns with the foundation's mission and focus areas.
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Apply for a Grant - The Tower Foundation Participatory Grantmaking NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026. We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year.
The Tower Foundation offers opportunities to apply for funding through our three portfolios : Programs & Services, Strengthening Partner Capacity, and Community Change. The Foundation considers grant requests that align with its Mission , Focus Areas , and Geographic Focus . Please read the guidelines below for important information on eligibility, deadlines, and instructions.
Community Change grantmaking will be accepting inquiries on a rolling basis. Please contact a Program Officer to start a conversation about a possible Community Change request. 1.
Review Grant Guidelines for Portfolios NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026. We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year. For information on eligibility, deadlines, and instructions, download the 2026 grant guidelines for the portfolio you wish to review.
Programs and Services Guidelines – 2026 Strengthening Partner Capacity Guidelines – 2026 Community Change Guidelines – 2026 Short-Term General Operating Grants – 2026 Community Experts Fund RFP – 2026 Coming in late spring 2026! NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026.
We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year. For most grant cycles, our approach is highly collaborative and designed to facilitate faster decision timelines (generally four months or less).
GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE Preliminary Grant Requests Due Clarification Calls (if needed) Full Proposal Invitations Sent Collaborative Proposal Review 2026 COMMUNITY EXPERTS FUND GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE Decision Notification (Tentative): 2026 SHORT-TERM GENERAL OPERATING GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE Decision Notification (Tentative): 3.
Read Application Resources NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026. We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year. The following application previews provide an overview of the application process for each portfolio.
For more details, and to get started on your preliminary application, login to the online grants portal . Programs & Services Application Preview (2026) Community Change Application Preview (2026) Strengthening Partner Capacity Application Preview (2026) Short-Term General Operating Grants Application Preview (2026) Short-Term General Operating Grants No additional resources for Community Experts Fund.
(Application preview included in RFP.) NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Strengthening Partner Capacity portfolio in 2026. We will be offering short-term general operating grants as a continuation of our Federal Crisis Response – General Operating grants from last year.
As a reminder, the Foundation will only consider grant requests aligned with its Mission, Focus Areas, and Geographic Regions. Read Grant Guidelines for Portfolio Review Application Resources Submit Online Application through the Grants Portal If you would like to discuss a potential grant application, we invite you to contact a Program Officer by email or phone call.
Find contact information within our Staff Directory or click here to schedule a call. Participatory Grantmaking The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation 2351 North Forest Road Getzville, New York 14068 716-689-0370 Info@TheTowerFoundation.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in the foundation's geographic focus regions; must align with foundation's Mission and Focus Areas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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