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Strengthening New York Communities Program is sponsored by The Scherman Foundation. This program focuses on racial justice and building the power of New York communities to create a more just future. It recognizes that resourced BIPOC communities, including communities of immigrants, are powerful catalysts for economic, political, and cultural transformation.
Priorities include housing and land use justice, and workers' rights and justice, specifically supporting systemic access to fair wages, work opportunities, training, and language justice for BIPOC and immigrant communities.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations working in New York City, selected organizations, coalitions, and networks with statewide reach, and a limited number of grants in Long Island. Organizations that take an intersectional approach to their work are encouraged. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Strengthening New York Communities Program is funded by The Scherman 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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Arts Program is sponsored by The Scherman Foundation. The Scherman Foundation's Arts Program supports organizations in New York City that promote economic, political, and cultural transformation for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). It prioritizes BIPOC-led arts initiatives to create equitable access to resources and decision-making in the arts sector, while fostering community power through artistic expression and activism.
Environmental & Climate Justice Grants is a grants program from The Scherman Foundation that supports frontline communities and organizations in New York working at the intersection of racial justice and climate sustainability. The foundation funds multi-issue, BIPOC, community-based organizations and coalitions focused on democratically controlled renewable energy, climate resiliency, local and state policy advocacy, and green jobs. Past grantees have received between $50,000 and $225,000. The program centers on New York City and State, with limited support for grassroots groups in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Targeted support is also provided for mass transit work in the New York region. Funding is generally by invitation, and prospective grantees should review program priorities before reaching out. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
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.