Grants in New York

Overview

Tiger Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in New York City across three key areas: Education, Family Support, and Youth, Workforce, and Justice. The foundation focuses on funding proven, high-impact programs that directly serve low-income communities.

Focus Areas

• Education: Supports district and charter schools, school networks, and community-based organizations to ensure all children have access to excellent education and services.

o https://tigerfoundation.org/funding-guidelines/education

• Family Support: Enhances early childhood development and family support services to prepare children for school and support family well-being.

o https://tigerfoundation.org/funding-guidelines/family-support

• Youth, Workforce, and Justice: Provides economic and personal development opportunities for various demographics, including young adults, individuals impacted by the foster care system, and those involved with the criminal legal system.

o https://tigerfoundation.org/funding-guidelines/youth-workforce-justice

Eligibility

Tiger Foundation funds organizations that:

• Are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.

• Focus on addressing root causes of poverty in New York City.

• Demonstrate strong measurable outcomes, skilled leadership, cost-effectiveness, and financial health.

Ineligibility

Requests for support are not considered for:

• Individuals

• Annual or capital campaigns

• Endowments

• Benefits

• Public policy or lobbying efforts

• Legal assistance

• Existing obligations or debt liability

Application Process

• There are no deadlines for submitting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs); they are reviewed year-round on a rolling basis.

• Upon receipt of an LOI, initial review takes approximately four to six weeks.

• Qualified applicants will be contacted by program staff for further consideration.

Contacts

For application assistance or technical questions:

• Email: info@TigerFoundation.org

• Phone: 212-984-2565

Tiger Foundation

101 Park Avenue

New York, N.Y. 10178

How to Apply

Start a new LOI: https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_5683?SA=SNA&FID=35002

Overview

ReCharge New York (RNY) is a statewide economic development power program designed to retain or create jobs through allocations of lower-cost electricity to businesses and nonprofit organizations in New York. The program promotes economic development by helping businesses and nonprofits reduce their electricity costs. It also supports businesses planning to expand or relocate to New York State.

Allocations consist of:

• 50% low-cost, renewable hydropower from NYPA’s sites

• 50% market purchases by NYPA

Awards are made on a competitive basis, based on legislative criteria. Long-term contracts provide price stability and predictability, with participants committing to job retention/creation and capital investments.

Focus Areas

• Significance of electricity cost to the applicant's total business costs and impact on operating costs

• New capital investment in New York State resulting from an allocation

• Type and cost of buildings, equipment, and facilities to be constructed, enlarged, or installed

• Consistency with regional economic development strategies and priorities

• Applicant's payroll, salaries, benefits, and job numbers at the facility receiving an allocation

• Number of jobs created or retained within New York State

• Risk of closure, curtailing facilities or operations, relocating out of state, or losing jobs in the state

• Significance to the local economy

• Investment in energy efficiency measures

• Whether the applicant receives a NYPA hydropower allocation or benefits from the sale of NYPA hydropower

• Advantage relative to competitors within the state

• For nonprofits, the significance of the critical service or substantial benefits to the local community

Eligibility

• Large businesses (above 400 kW peak demand)

• Small businesses (equal to or less than 400 kW peak demand)

• Nonprofits

Ineligibility

• Retail businesses

• Sports venues and gaming/entertainment-related establishments

• Places of overnight accommodation

• Government entities, public colleges, and hospitals

Preferences

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted at any point throughout the year through the NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal: https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/

• All NYS utility customers are eligible to participate

Contacts

For more information, eligible applicants can:

• Call the ReCharge New York Hotline at 888-JOBSNYS (888-562-7697)

• Email: PoweringBusiness@nypa.gov

Useful Links

• Program Overview - https://www.nypa.gov/services/incentives-and-grants/recharge-ny

• Qualifications - https://www.nypa.gov/services/incentives-and-grants/recharge-ny/recharge-qualifications

• Program Questions - https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/cfa/help.cfm?section=programquestions

• Program Webinars - https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/2023-redc-webinars

• FAQs - https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/cfa/faqs

• Apply Online - https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/cfa/

Vision Grants provide $500 to $1,500 to support brainstorming, researching, and professional development for organizations working collaboratively to develop new ideas and strategies for public-facing humanities projects. These grants aim to:

• Support emerging and established partnerships between different groups on a shared project that may develop into public-facing activities.

• Infuse program design with humanities themes and methodologies from the start.

• Encourage experimentation in program design.

• Build community input into program design.

Eligibility:

• Any tax-exempt organization (non-profit, municipality, native nation, or tribal government) based in and serving New York State may apply. Humanities New York (HNY) does not fund individuals.

• Each organization must have a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) to receive a grant.

• Each organization is eligible to receive one Vision Grant and one Action Grant OR one Vision Grant and one Quick Grant per calendar year. An organization may hold a Vision Grant simultaneously with an active Quick Grant or Action Grant as long as the Vision grant is for a separate project.

• Applicants with an open Action Grant project or open Quick Grant project must complete and close the project before applying for a new Action Grant or Quick Grant.

How to Apply:

To apply for an HNY grant, register through the Grant Portal, where you can also resume an application, view your awards, or submit final reports.

Application Link: Apply Online - https://humanitiesny.fluxx.io/

Deadlines:

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• Applicants should submit proposals at least two months in advance of their planning start date.

Timeline:

• Submit Application: At least 2 months before planning begins.

• Award Decision Notification: Third or fourth week of the month following the month of submission.

• Return Grant Agreement: 2 weeks after award notification.

• Program Implementation: Varies according to the planning process.

• Submit Final Report: 1 month after the end of the grant period.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding the content of a proposal, email grants@humanitiesny.org.

Humanities New York

• Address: 150 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10038

• Phone: 212.233.1131

• Email: grants@humanitiesny.org

Overview

The Adirondack Foundation’s Special and Urgent Needs Fund (SUN) provides responsive grants to assist Adirondack communities and nonprofits during times of crisis. It aims to fill short-term funding gaps for unforeseen needs that impact an organization's ability to operate effectively.

Focus Areas

• Grants are targeted at emergency repairs, unbudgeted expenses, and COVID-19 recovery efforts.

• Funding may also support initiatives to help organizations leverage additional resources, deepen partnerships, or pursue extraordinary opportunities.

Eligibility

• Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a public agency or municipality in the Adirondack region of New York.

• Applicants must provide services without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Ineligibility

• Applications from organizations outside the defined Adirondack region of New York.

• Proposals that do not align with the fund’s criteria or are submitted by ineligible entities.

Preferences

Preference is given to projects that:

• Address critical needs in the community, especially in emergency situations.

• Support COVID-19 recovery efforts, including childcare, food security, assistance to elderly residents, and addressing pandemic-related disparities.

• Aid local businesses and families in disaster circumstances or community deterioration.

Application

• Process: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with decisions made within two to three weeks of submission.

• Application Link - https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=generousact

• Deadline: None; applications accepted anytime.

Contacts

• Funds and Program Officer: Leslee Mounger

o Email: leslee.mounger@adkfoundation.org

o Phone: 518.523.9904

• Adirondack Foundation

o Address: PO Box 288, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Additional Information:

• Adirondack Foundation SUN Fund Information

Overview

The Small Grants for Small Children program at Adirondack Foundation supports licensed childcare providers in New York State's Adirondack region. The program aims to enhance the quality of care for children, particularly those aged birth to 3, by providing grants typically ranging from $100 to $500. Funding supports various needs such as licensing compliance, professional development, tuition assistance, and the purchase of equipment and supplies that promote early childhood development.

Eligibility

Certified childcare providers in the following counties and the Akwesasne Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation are eligible:

• Clinton

• Essex

• Franklin

• Hamilton

• North Warren (within the Adirondack Park boundary)

Providers must serve children aged birth to 3, with allowance to also serve older children. Applicants must ensure compliance with all inspections by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to qualify for funding.

Ineligibility

The program does not fund containment equipment such as car seats, high chairs, bouncy seats, playpens, porta cribs, strollers, or swings.

Preference

Priority is given to applications that demonstrate a clear need and potential impact on the quality of care provided to young children. Proposals supporting licensing requirements, professional development, and enhancing educational resources are encouraged.

Contacts

• Email: andrea@adirondackfoundation.org

• Phone: 518-523-9904

• Address: Adirondack Foundation, PO Box 288, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the Online Grants Manager. Required documentation includes a detailed description of funding needs, anticipated beneficiaries, and the expected impact of the grant. Additionally, applicants must provide a budget breakdown and ensure compliance with specific application instructions for in-home providers.

For more information, visit the Adirondack Foundation FAQs or apply online at - https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=generousactApplications are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to carefully review all guidelines before applying.