Applicants are invited to apply for the Niagara Area Foundation (NAF) Grants Program.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
State: New York
County: Niagara County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/14/2022
Grant Size: $10,000
Details:
Preference will be given to projects that are located within or serve urban and rural low-income communities in Niagara County.
In 2022, NAF will consider any submitted applications that have maximum positive impact on Niagara County and that align with one of the Council’s two goals:
- YOUTH ENRICHMENT: To build stronger communities through the enrichment of youth, positive youth development, and equity and inclusion.
- ENVIRONMENT: To support and enhance education and awareness about the importance and creation of a healthy, vibrant, and safe ecosystem for Niagara County residents.
Funding Information
- Total amount available for disbursement in 2022 is approximately $60,000.
- The maximum grant available is $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are awarded only to organizations that have current Section 501(c)(3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service
- Applicants must be located or delivering services in Niagara County
Ineligible
NAF will not consider funding:
- Higher education scholarships (separate application, deadlines, and process)
- Endowments
- Religious purposes
- Projects for residents of other counties. Funding must support Niagara County residents only
- Schools not registered with the New York State Education Department
- Attendance at or sponsorship of fundraising events for organizations Ø Annual events or festivals
- Any partisan political activity. Funds from the NAF cannot be used to support or oppose a candidate for political office.
- Projects and activities that have occurred. The NAF will not, except in extraordinary cases, provide payment or reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to the funding decision being communicated to the applicant.
For more information, visit Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.