New York Capacity Building Grants

This grant provides financial support for conservation and historic preservation projects in Rochester, New York, and nearby areas, focusing on community improvement and capacity building.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York, to help them grow, enhance their communities, and improve operational stability.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to support community projects that enhance local quality of life.

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to strengthen their internal capabilities through professional consultation and resources.

This program provides flexible funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties, supporting small-scale community initiatives and organizational development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York State nonprofit organizations to enhance outreach and technical assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, helping to reduce food insecurity in economically disadvantaged communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the northern Chautauqua region for projects that enhance community development and address local needs.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and schools in New York City, Boston, and Newark, New Jersey, that focus on youth development and education, helping young people achieve academic and career success.

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 annually for five years to establish a training center in New York State that will enhance healthcare providers' ability to deliver culturally competent care and address health disparities affecting communities impacted by HIV, STIs, and other health issues.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northern Chautauqua County for projects that enhance community well-being and address local needs.

This grant provides funding to community groups in Syracuse for projects that enhance local parks and recreational areas through volunteer-led initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southeast Michigan and Western New York that focus on community health, youth development, caregiver support, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit capacity building.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chautauqua County for programs focused on environmental education and conservation, particularly related to Lake Erie and its watershed.

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

This grant provides rapid financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Adirondack region to address urgent and unexpected needs that threaten community services or stability.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northern Chautauqua County, New York, focusing on community development and initiatives that benefit local residents.

This funding opportunity is designed to help organizations provide education and training services to individuals aged 16 and older, enabling them to secure high-demand jobs and advance their careers through structured pathways and support.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to pediatric and family medical practices in New York State to implement the HealthySteps model, which enhances early childhood development and mental health services for children ages 0–3 and their families, particularly in underserved areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local government units in the Bronx and Manhattan to deliver mobile outreach services focused on harm reduction for individuals who use drugs and face barriers to care.

The NYSCA/GHHN Site Assessment Grant, a collaboration between the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN), offers crucial support to museums, historical, and cultural organizations across New York State. This program is designed to facilitate half-day museum site assessments, providing professional expertise to help organizations better care for and exhibit their collections. The grant directly aligns with the broader mission of both NYSCA and GHHN to preserve and promote New York's rich cultural heritage by strengthening the foundational capacity of its cultural institutions. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are chartered nonprofit museums, historical organizations, and other cultural institutions in New York State that own, care for, and exhibit collections to the public. This also includes federal and municipal museums and historic sites upon consultation with the grant administrator. Organizations with budgets under $250,000 are particularly encouraged to apply, indicating a focus on empowering smaller institutions. The grant's impact goal is to enhance the professional care and management of cultural collections across the state, thereby ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of these vital historical assets. The grant prioritizes support for professional services from a Site Assessment consultant who will conduct a half-day site visit, focusing specifically on a collections-related topic. This targeted approach ensures that the assistance is directly applicable and addresses specific needs within the organizations' collections management. There is also a clear focus on organizations that have not previously received funding from this specific site assessment program, aiming to broaden the reach and impact of the grant to a wider range of institutions. This strategy helps distribute resources equitably and strengthens a diverse array of cultural organizations. The expected outcome of the grant is that recipient organizations will benefit from expert guidance, leading to improved collections care practices and enhanced organizational capacity. Measurable results include the completion of funded consultancy work within one year of the grant award date, demonstrating the timely application of professional advice. While a formal "theory of change" is not explicitly detailed, the program's structure implies that by providing expert site assessments, organizations will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to address collections challenges, leading to stronger, more resilient cultural institutions that can better serve the public. The strategic priority is clearly to invest in the operational and collections-based health of New York's cultural sector.