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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.
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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. Robin Hood is a strategic grantmaker; we source grantees and offer funding opportunities in collaboration with organizations in the field, rather than via unsolicited proposals.
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 Other Funding Opportunities Periodically, Robin Hood releases funding opportunities in the form of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), challenges, or awards. Please check this space to view opportunities as they become available.
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 . Nonpolitical Activity Statement Stay informed with the latest news, events, and more from Robin Hood.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations serving low-income populations in NYC's five boroughs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 - $1,600,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Robin Hood Foundation Poverty-Fighting Grants is funded by Robin Hood 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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