Grants
The Community Foundation is one of Western New York’s largest grantmakers. We currently manage the following grant opportunities, which are open to charitable organizations and initiatives.
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Competitive Process
Process is closed
Community Foundation Competitive Process
At more than 100 years old, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is committed to making grants that maximize impact on the eight counties of Western New York within its four Community Goals.
Special Grant Opportunities
Process is closed
Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund
Supports public educational, charitable, recreational, conservation, cultural, or benevolent uses and purposes as may benefit persons living in the Town of Clarence.
Process is closed
Garman Family Foundation Grants
Offers two cycles per year with a focus on organizations addressing mental health, physical wellness, and education of individuals with a preference for women and children.
Process is closed
Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants
Supports nonprofits that help “indigent women and children, particularly with their physical needs.”
Process is closed
J. Warren Perry and Charles Donald Perry Memorial Fund
Invite-only process focusing on innovation and sustainability.
Process is closed
Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts
Helps perpetuate the appreciation of such fine arts as an important and integral part of our culture.
Process is closed
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds
Supports programs and initiatives that reflect the personal passions of Mr. Wilson: Caregivers, Community Assets, Design and Access and Youth Sports.
Process is closed
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund for Western New York
Supports reconstruction, restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects that benefit Western New York trails and greenways.
Process is closed
William F. Thiel Grants
Supports the health requirements of the residents of Wyoming County, New York.
Initiatives
Process is closed
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Arts & Culture Initiative
$500,000 in annual funding to support small to mid-sized arts and cultural nonprofits in the eight counties of Western New York, plus Monroe County.
Process is closed
21st Century Fund
Member-driven vetting and voting process supports one single $100,000 award every other year.
Process is closed
Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant
The goal for the series is providing youth in all eight counties of Western New York opportunities to play, have fun, and enjoy free play.
Process is closed
Project Play WNY Winter Free Play Series Grant
The goal for the series is providing youth in all eight counties of Western New York opportunities to play, have fun, and enjoy free play.
Divisions
Process is open
Niagara Area Foundation
Supports nonprofits that have maximum positive impact on Niagara County and align with the Council’s two goals of youth enrichment and the environment.
Process is closed
Wyoming Foundation Grants
Supports nonprofits that have maximum positive impact on Wyoming County with a preference for those focusing on its priority areas of educational and arts and cultural opportunities for youth and adults.
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