Buffalo, N.Y. – The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking applications from qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide services that address the medical needs of Wyoming County residents for the 2026 William F. Thiel Trust competitive grant process. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2025, at 4 p.m.
William F. Thiel was a long-time philanthropist in Wyoming County, well known for his generous monetary gifts to the hospital, fire departments and other Wyoming County nonprofit organizations. He left a significant legacy to the County through the creation of the William F. Thiel Trust at the Community Foundation to support his charitable wishes by supporting the health needs of Wyoming County residents in perpetuity.
The Community Foundation worked with A2 Associates, LLC, to engage Wyoming County residents, healthcare providers and experts to develop the 2024 to 2028 Thiel Funding Priorities that are outlined below.
Application requests must align with one of the following six categories:
- Access and Navigation
- Chronic Disease and Related Health Behaviors
- Emergency Assistance for Low-Income Residents
- Food Security
- Mental Health/Behavioral Health
- Transportation
The 2024 to 2028 Thiel Funding Priorities give specific information regarding each category listed above and should be reviewed in full before any application is submitted. Here is a link to that document: https://www.cfgb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2026-Thiel-Funding-Priorities-Summary-Final-10-22-25.pdf
For more grant process information and to access the grant application, please visit http://www.cfgb.org/nonprofits/grants/william-thiel/ Applications are due December 15, 2025, at 4 p.m.