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Foundation Grant Program is a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation that supports nonprofits in Western New York and Southeast Michigan working in the foundation's four focus areas: Caregiving, Youth Sports, Community Assets, and Design and Access.
Organizations may apply year-round, and the foundation has also established permanent endowed Legacy Funds at regional community foundations including those in Southeast Michigan, Greater Buffalo, and Rochester. Additional special funding opportunities arise through the foundation's ongoing field scans and strategic studies. The program honors Ralph C.
Wilson Jr.'s legacy of investing in the communities he loved.
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How To Apply - Ralph C. Wilson, Jr Foundation Parks, Trails, & Green Design Grant Information Grant Info Additional Funding Opportunities Parks, Trails, & Green Design Grant Information Grant Info Additional Funding Opportunities We accept grant applications year-round from organizations in Western New York and Southeast Michigan working within one of our four areas of focus .
Before applying, please scroll down below to review all of our policies and guidelines for eligibility and other important details. If you have additional questions, please review our FAQ . Additional Grant Opportunities In 2016, the Ralph C.
Wilson, Jr. Foundation established permanent endowed Legacy Funds in the areas of Caregiving, Youth Sports, Community Assets, and Design & Access at regional community foundations. Visit these foundations directly to learn more about annual funding opportunities: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Rochester Area Community Foundation Special Opportunities & RFPs As the Ralph C.
Wilson, Jr. Foundation conducts field scans and studies in its areas of focus, special opportunities may arise where organizations are invited to apply. The Foundation may also issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) around a specific program area need. RFP opportunities will be posted here on our website and shared in our e-newsletter .
Built to Play Initiative – Grants for Play Spaces & Skateparks The Foundation concentrates its giving within Southeast Michigan and Western New York. Southeast Michigan is defined as Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair and Livingston counties.
Western New York is defined as Allegany, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties. The Foundation has a strong interest in the quality of life of the people of Southeast Michigan and Western New York and concentrates its giving in these regions. Programs located outside of these regions generally are not encouraged.
The Foundation assigns highest priority to projects falling within program areas listed above. Projects outside the scope of these programs generally are not encouraged. No grant is made which can be construed to be a taxable expenditure as defined in Section 4945 of the Internal Revenue Code, or in other current rules or regulations.
The Foundation desires to identify and encourage projects that have significant potential for resolving important problems and needs in the Southeast Michigan and Western New York regions. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that are creative and visionary, bold and dynamic, as well as feasible and realistic.
The Foundation acknowledges that some experiments may not succeed, but prefers the risks involved in the new methods and approaches as opposed to the resolute acceptance of the status quo. The Foundation desires to support projects that offer substantial leverage and trendsetting opportunities. The Foundation prefers to support established organizations that have a record of success.
On occasion, however, the Foundation will support a new organization where it is believed that no established organization is appropriate to fulfill a needed service for the community. The Foundation likes to encourage coalition efforts of agencies addressing significant community problems of mutual concern. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, fundraising social events, conferences or exhibits.
The Foundation may make grants to tax exempt intermediary organizations for programs that do not have tax exempt, non-private foundation status and/or in cases where program and fiscal oversight services are desired. In such cases, the tax-exempt intermediary organizations will have discretion to disburse the funds granted to accomplish the program purposes, including selection of third–party donors.
The Foundation accepts no responsibility for keeping any part of a request confidential and reserves the right to discuss a proposal with outside consultants or others. In order to maintain flexibility to continuously permit positive response to emerging programs of importance, the Foundation does not typically make grant commitments extending more than five years from any point in time.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies in Southeast Michigan and Western New York. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $5,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Foundation Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Foundation Grant Program is funded by The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan and New York. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.