The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is pleased to announce Emerging Philanthropists of Color Grants.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
State: New York
Cities: Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lackawanna
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/31/2022
Grant Size: $2,500
Details:
Funding Information
Two grants of $2,500 each will be awarded to organizations whose work has a positive impact on youth of color in the city of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, or Lackawanna.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations are eligible for an award by meeting the following requirements:
- Organization has tax exempt status 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 youth 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 for students living in low-income households
- Increases racial/ethnic equity
- Protects and restores 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
For more information, visit Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.