Emerging Philanthropists of Color Grants

Two grants of $2,500 each will be awarded in November 2019.

Applicants may apply for one award to enhance an existing project/program or to create a new project/program. Grant applications will be reviewed and awarded by the Emerging Philanthropists of Color members. Finalists must make a three-minute presentation and may answer follow-up questions in support of their project/program. Presentations will take place in October 2019.

• RFP posted online: July 1, 2019
• Application submissions due: August 30, 2019 by 4 p.m.
• Selected organizations notified to submit four-minute presentations: October 1, 2019
• Funding decisions announced: Mid-October
• Check presentation: November 2019

Nonprofit organizations are eligible for an award by meeting the following requirements:

• Organization has tax exempt status (in good standing) under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code
• Organization has an operating budget of less than $1,000,000
• Organization’s work has a positive impact on people of color in the city of Buffalo, Niagara Falls or Lackawanna
• Organization’s proposed project respects and promotes diversity AND one (1) or more of the following:
  • Improves educational achievement and workforce readiness for residents living in low-income households
  • Increases racial/ethnic equity
  • Preserves and restore significant environmental resources and promotes equitable access
  • Strengthens the region as a center for architecture, arts and culture

The Emerging Philanthropists of Color will not consider funding for:

• Higher education scholarships (separate application, deadlines and process)
• Religious purposes
• Projects outside Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Lackawanna
• 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 foundation cannot be used to support or oppose a candidate for political office)
• Projects and activities already completed

If you have questions or would like more information regarding the Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative and the EPC grant opportunity, please call (716) 852-2857 or email cgli@cfgb.org.

Please click here for a complete set of guidelines.