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Community foundations in New York

5 community foundations serve New York nonprofits in this list. Each link goes to the foundation's own page for grant seekers.

A community foundation is a public charity that makes grants in one area, usually a city, a few counties or a state. For a local nonprofit it is often the most realistic private funder: it funds organizations of your size, in your place, and its staff will usually talk to you before you apply.

• Central New York Community Foundation Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, Cortland and Oswego counties · Runs grant programs nonprofits can apply to Separate programs each with their own page; CNYCF grants portal
• Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Eight Western New York counties (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming) · Runs grant programs nonprofits can apply to Competitive Community Foundation grants; full online application required
• Rochester Area Community Foundation Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne and Yates counties · Runs grant programs nonprofits can apply to Each opportunity has its own guidelines; apply through the grant portal
• The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Ten-county Capital Region · Runs grant programs nonprofits can apply to Several programs; online grant management system
• The New York Community Trust New York City, Long Island and Westchester · Runs grant programs nonprofits can apply to Competitive, RFP and targeted programs; apply through the Grantseeker Portal

Last checked on October 7, 2026. Programs change without notice, so confirm with the funder before you apply. Deadlines are not listed here because they change.

A starting list of the larger foundations, not every one in New York. If your area is not covered, search for your county's name with "community foundation". SeeGrant is not affiliated with these organizations.