Niagara Area Foundation Grants

Background

The Niagara Area Foundation (NAF) was established in 2000 by a group of Niagara County individuals in the private and nonprofit sectors who felt a major charity-oriented philanthropic void existed in Niagara County.

Members of the Niagara Area Foundation Board of Directors represent the whole of Niagara County and are committed to county-wide philanthropic efforts.

Grant Opportunity

The Niagara Area Foundation (NAF) is committed to supporting programs that will have maximum positive impact on Niagara County in the following categories:

Health
Human services
Arts
Civic needs
Community development
Education
Environment

Preference will be given to grant applications that have the greatest impact on positive youth development and demonstrate collaboration with other organizations.

The maximum amount an organization may apply for is $10,000.

Eligibility

Grants are awarded only to organizations that have current Section 501(c)3 status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

Please note, NAF will not consider funding:

Higher education scholarships (separate application, deadlines, and process)
Endowments
Religious purposes
Projects outside Niagara County
Schools not registered with the New York State Education Department
Attendance at or sponsorship of fundraising events for organizations
Annual events or festivals
Any partisan political activity. Funds from the NAF cannot be used to support or oppose a candidate for political office.
Projects and activities that have occurred. The NAF will not, except in extraordinary cases, provide payment or reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to the funding decision being communicated to the applicant.

Timeline

RFP posted online: September 14, 2012
Application deadline: October 15, 2012
Notification to applicants: December 14, 2012

Contact

If you have questions, or would like more information on NAF grant opportunities, contact Darren Penoyer by email or call 716-852-2857, x 206.