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Women's Fund of Central New York is a grant from Central New York Community Foundation that supports educational programs and initiatives. Apply for a Grant - Central New York Community Foundation Apply for a Women’s Fund Grant Applications are accepted from organizations whose primary focus is to address key issues affecting women and girls in Central New York.
The Leadership Council looks for innovative programs that address problems to be solved, or opportunities to be seized, for the benefit of women and girls. Nonprofits in Central New York. Awards range Varies.
Application deadline: 2026-06-18 00:00:00+00.
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Apply for a Grant - Central New York Community Foundation Apply for a Women’s Fund Grant Applications are accepted from organizations whose primary focus is to address key issues affecting women and girls in Central New York.
501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, publicly supported organizations such as schools and municipalities, and organizations using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor Organizations serving residents of Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison or Oswego counties Preference will be given to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5M or less.
The Leadership Council looks for innovative programs that address problems to be solved, or opportunities to be seized, for the benefit of women and girls. Priority is given to capacity-building activities and new projects within an organization rather than ongoing projects/programs. We invite proposals that: Suggest practical approaches to community problems.
Promote cooperation among agencies without duplicating services. Generate community support, both professional and volunteer. Strengthen an agency’s effectiveness or stability.
Address prevention as well as remediation. We do not make grants for the following: Recurring grants to a program previously supported. Annual operating budgets, except when it is “seed” or “bridge” funding.
Loans or assistance to individuals. Medical or academic research (except where requested by a donor). Activities that occurred before the Women’s Fund’s decision date.
The Women’s Fund grant application deadline is June 18, 2026 each year. There is only one grant round per year. All Women’s Fund applications and attachments must be submitted through our online form.
Grant requests should not exceed $5,000. You will be notified of the grant decision approximately eight weeks after the deadline date. If your organization receives a grant, we encourage sharing of photos, outcomes and testimonials upon completion of your funded project.
We may also request supplemental information about a previous grant project if your organizations applies for another grant in the future. This information assists us in assessing our grantmaking efforts and sharing stories of impact. If your organization is not recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit, municipality or school district, you may identify a qualified sponsor to act as your organization’s fiscal agent.
The fiscal agent must be a legitimate 501(c)(3) organization [or publicly supported organization, e.g., municipality/school district]. One copy of the sponsoring organization’s IRS Letter of Determination showing 501(c)(3) [or equivalent] status must be uploaded with your proposal, along with one copy of the sponsor’s most recent annual financial statements (audited if available), and a current board list.
The sponsoring organization must also provide a letter of support, indicating their willingness to oversee the grant finances. If a grant is approved, payment will be made to your organization through your fiscal agent. News Releases August 23, 2023 Women's Fund Distributes $55,000 in Grant Funding to CNY Nonprofits The grants will fund projects that support the advancement and full participation of women and ...
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2 million in total assets and has awarded ... News Releases August 30, 2022 Women's Fund Distributes $50,000 in Grants $50,000 in grants will assist nonprofits serving Onondaga, Oswego, and Cayuga counties Caragh Fahy: Giving for Generations Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable ... News Releases April 11, 2022 Grant Round is Open!
| Women's Fund of CNY The Women’s Fund will award ten $5,000 grants to support programs and ideas that aim ... Publications March 9, 2022 The Corinthian Club: A Legacy of Friendship and Progress Giving Voice Spring 2022: Donor Story Stories February 17, 2022 Remembering Lois Schaffer Lois was a founding member of the Women's Fund and a program officer at the ...
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| Women's Fund of CNY The Women’s Fund will award $5,000 grants to support programs and ideas that aim to ... Women’s Fund Founders Built Legacy for Community’s Daughters and Granddaughters The Women’s Fund now has more than $1. 2 million in total assets and has awarded ...
News Releases August 30, 2022 Women's Fund Distributes $50,000 in Grants $50,000 in grants will assist nonprofits serving Onondaga, Oswego, and Cayuga counties Caragh Fahy: Giving for Generations Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable ... News Releases April 11, 2022 Grant Round is Open!
| Women's Fund of CNY The Women’s Fund will award ten $5,000 grants to support programs and ideas that aim ... Publications March 9, 2022 The Corinthian Club: A Legacy of Friendship and Progress Giving Voice Spring 2022: Donor Story Stories February 17, 2022 Remembering Lois Schaffer Lois was a founding member of the Women's Fund and a program officer at the ...
Stories November 23, 2021 Whole Me Creates Real Change for CNY's Deaf Community An important quality of Whole Me is that when a person who is deaf walks ...
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Central New York. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 18, 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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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 Leadership Classroom (TLC) is a grant from Central New York Community Foundation that supports arts, culture, and creative organizations. The Leadership Classroom (TLC) - Central New York Community Foundation TLC is a program for residents or grassroots groups that are or want to be active in improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Participants learn to build skills in leading groups and projects. Nonprofits in Central New York. Awards range Varies. Application deadline: 2026-08-14 00:00:00+00.
The Black Equity & Excellence Grant is a grant from the Central New York Community Foundation that funds community-based projects and organizations advancing racial equity and opportunity for Black communities in Central New York. Supported by an advisory council with deep ties to the region's Black community, the program invests in mission-driven work spanning leadership development, direct services, and organizational capacity. The Foundation prioritizes organizations that are Black-led or demonstrate meaningful accountability to the Black community they serve. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, publicly supported organizations such as schools and municipalities, and groups operating under a fiscal sponsor. Award amounts range from $10,000 to $75,000. No rolling deadline is listed; applicants should contact the Central New York Community Foundation directly for current cycle information.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.
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.