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Poverty-Fighting Grants (Mental-Health Track) is a grant from the Robin Hood Foundation that funds high-impact, poverty-fighting organizations in New York City with a focus on mental health services. Robin Hood supports organizations across lifestage milestones including early childhood, school-age children, young adults, and adults through household support programs.
Beyond direct funding, grantees receive strategic capacity-building services including in-house consulting, board recruitment assistance, capital grants for facilities, and leadership coaching. Typical grants range from approximately $75,000 to $500,000 per year. Eligible applicants are New York City nonprofit organizations whose mission aligns with Robin Hood goals.
Organizations not yet in the grantee pool may apply through a Grant Readiness and Insights Training Initiative. Interested organizations begin by submitting an Expression of Interest.
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Become a Grantee - Robin Hood We find and fund the most promising poverty-fighting organizations in New York City, initiating and developing long-term partnerships to deliver solutions with maximum impact. Our grantmaking approach follows lifestage milestones commonly associated with economic mobility: early childhood, school-age children, young adults, and adults & household supports.
If your organization is mission-aligned with Robin Hood’s work, please submit an expression of interest below.
Submit an Expression of Interest Beyond funding, Robin Hood builds relationships with our grantees through a variety of strategic capacity-building supports and opportunities: Our Management Acceleration team provides in-house consulting services to grantees, from board recruitment assistance to capacity building grants and leadership coaching.
Our Capital Grants Initiative provides grantees with advice, connections, and funding to create facilities that support their work. Our Grant Readiness and Insights Training Initiative helps talented nonprofit executives from organizations outside of our current grantee pool qualify for and secure funding. When disaster strikes in NYC, the Robin Hood Relief Fund moves nimbly to provide aid assistance.
Through our programs and special initiatives, we make strategic grants to our grantees to address poverty at all stages of life, from early childhood to school-age children and young adulthood to adulthood. Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible for funding? Robin Hood funds 501(c)(3) organizations providing services in New York City that aim to elevate New Yorkers out of poverty and serve low-income New Yorkers.
How can I apply for funding? If your organization is interested in becoming a prospective grantee, please review your eligibility and submit an expression of interest . 100% of ticket sales go directly to the poverty fight.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in New York City. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $75,000–$500,000 per year, plus capacity-building Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. 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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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Robin Hood Foundation Poverty-Fighting Grants support the most effective poverty-fighting organizations in New York City through long-term strategic partnerships. Grants ranging from $100,000 to $1.6 million are awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low-income populations across NYC's five boroughs. Robin Hood is a strategic grantmaker that sources grantees proactively rather than accepting unsolicited proposals; organizations can submit expressions of interest. Funding follows a life-stage framework covering early childhood, school-age children, young adults, and adult household supports. Beyond grants, Robin Hood provides capacity-building services including management consulting, leadership coaching, board recruitment, and capital facility support to its grantee partners.
The Learning + Technology Fund is a grant from the Robin Hood Foundation that funds technology-driven innovations advancing educational achievement for low-income students in New York City. A collaboration among Robin Hood, Overdeck Family Foundation, and Siegel Family Endowment, the fund focuses on two areas: Computational Thinking (elementary through middle school) to develop problem-solving and algorithmic reasoning skills, and Blended High-Quality Content-Rich Literacy (K-12) integrating technology, curriculum, and teacher support to improve reading and writing. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and social enterprises working in New York City or developing scalable national models. Awards typically range from ,000 to ,000.