New York has always attracted bold and brave adventurers. The Explorers Club Headquarters in NYC is a place where intrepid travelers from New York showcase the delights found on their journeys.
Just as the Explorers Club Headquarters offers a treasure trove of artifacts and exciting stories from their explorations, we’ve got a wealth of information to help you find the golden currency (grants!) for today’s ever-evolving nonprofit sector. Aha, you might ask, but where to begin? That’s where we come in! To get you started, many top giving foundations and corporations based in New York appear in the “New York Funding Sources” section below.
For even more funder information, including which ones to approach and how to approach them, sign up for our Grantsmanship Training Program. Comprehensive and inspiring, this 5-day workshop is packed with knowledge and tools. Getting grants is competitive and this class not only gives you lots of info but also the actual experience of writing and reviewing grant proposals created in class. Often called “the gold standard” this training will help your application get funded instead of being sent off into the wilderness.
Three steps you can take toward success with your grant proposals:
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First, do the research for New York’s funding sources. Each one is different, so it’s important to find and apply only for grants for which your organization is eligible. Don’t just chase the money—be sure the grant opportunity fits your organization’s mission and expertise. You’re more likely to succeed when your organization aligns with the funder. Sound overwhelming? Don’t worry—we’ll help you figure it out!
Second, submit a compelling grant proposal! Learn how, during our dynamic training. Or if that’s not workable, read our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing, which will step you through the process. It’s the industry standard and is $45 on our website. While you’re there, check out other exciting and helpful free resources including articles, mini-webinars, blogs and podcasts.
Third, remember that securing grant funds is just one part of the funding picture. The strength of your grant management and tracking plan can also make or break your funding request. The PowerPack, at the bottom of our homepage, www.tgci.com, is a free download. Get all kinds of grant info, including grant management tips.
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Questions? Contact: Gail Brauner: gail@tgci.com (213) 482-9860 X1
Use these free resources to find funders in the State of New York
Top Giving Foundations in New York
Community Foundations in New York
Corporate Giving Programs in New York
New York State Home Page
New York Council of NonProfits (NYCON) is a statewide association of over 3,100 charities with offices in Albany, NYC, Poughkeepsie, Buffalo, Rochester and Oneonta. NYCON provides products, services, information, and advocacy to strengthen nonprofits and their communities.
Nonprofit New York has created a community of over 4,000 nonprofits and offers training, resources, and networking for their members throughout New York.
The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York (NPCC) provides support for nonprofits in New York City, Long Island and Westchester by offering its members management services and monitoring governmental actions to promote the needs of nonprofit organizations.
Are you a small to medium-sized organization looking to strengthen your leadership, management, and financial sustainability? The Support Center in New York works in collaboration with both nonprofit and philanthropic clients.
For LBGTQ advocates, the Stonewall Community Foundation provide programs and support addressing a wide range of issues, from caring for aging adults and eliminating HIV to ending homelessness, helping youth and improving mental health for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally donors and volunteers in New York.
Want to learn more about government nonprofit funding but can’t visit the state capital in Albany? Below are links for government offices which have useful grant info.
Government Offices:
New York Governor Kathy Hochul
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
New York Senator Charles E. Schumer
If you’re looking for your local elected officials, use the Find Your Representative search tool.
CharitiesNYS.com provides a wealth of resources for nonprofit organizations throughout New York State, from Buffalo to Whitehall and everywhere in between, compiled and monitored by New York Attorney General Letitia James .
NYC Nonprofits is a list of several units in the Mayor's Office that work together to strengthen NYC Nonprofits and includes City Council funding opportunities.
New York State Education Dept. - Grant Funding
New York State Dept. of Health offers information and resources for promoting and protecting public health, along with listings of funding opportunities which support public health.
New York State Council on the Arts Grant Funding
New York State Racing and Wagering Board Charities planning to conduct raffles must apply to this agency for authority to do so.
More Helpful Organizations:
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - 9 NY Chapters - Find the nearest chapter of this highly-respected organization with groups in: NYC, Western NY, Genesee Valley, Hudson-Mohawk Area, Central NY, Long Island, Finger Lakes Area, Mid-Hudson Valley, and Westchester.
Association of Nonprofit Specialists-NY is a network of independent consultants, specialists and organizations that provide management assistance to nonprofits.
Better Business Bureau Metro New York helps people find and recommend businesses and charities they can trust. Areas of geographic focus include: New York City, Long Island, and the Mid-Hudson region.
charitySTRONG is a New York state focused organization, helping nonprofits build strong and diverse boards of directors through an innovative recruitment program and easily accessible director training aimed at the highest standards of board leadership, governance, and oversight.
Corporation for National and Community Service-NY provides connections with AmeriCorps and Senior Corps in New York.
FJC Fiscal Sponsorship Program New York - Not yet received your 501(c) (3) determination letter from the IRS? Fiscal sponsorship can be a way to receive grant funding in the interim. Many community foundations also offer fiscal sponsorship, so check with your local community foundation too.
Fractured Atlas is focused on arts sponsorship and management services (nationwide, based in NYC).
Lawyers Alliance for New York provides legal services from more than 1,600 volunteer attorneys for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. In addition, publications, workshops and webinars provide guidance about formation, fundraising law, fiscal management, nonprofit governance and other legal aspects of operating a not-for-profit corporation.
New York City Bar Justice Center - The Public Service Network matches attorneys with legal and non-legal volunteer opportunities for organizations in the not-for-profit sector.
New York Community Trust Fund connects past, present, and future generous New Yorkers with vital nonprofits in NYC working to make a healthy, equitable, and thriving community for all.
New York State Society of CPAs is a membership association of certified public accountants which answers technical inquiries, offers training in financial and tax areas and provides referrals.
United Way of New York State working to improve the lives of all New Yorkers.
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Mar 9 - Mar 13, 2015, Grantsmanship Training Program, Oriskany
Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2015, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
Mar 18 - Mar 19, 2014, Essential Grant Skills, Salamanca
Mar 11 - Mar 15, 2013, Grantsmanship Training Program, Oriskany
Jun 17 - Jun 21, 2013, Competing for Federal Grants, New York
January 23, 2012, Essential Grant Skills, New York
May 21, 2012, Research Proposal Workshop, New York
December 10, 2012, Grantsmanship Training Program, Patchogue
April 18, 2011, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
September 14, 2011, Potsdam
October 6, 2011, Essential Grant Skills, Clifton Park
January 25, 2010, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
February 8, 2010, Grantsmanship Training Program, Oriskany
April 19, 2010, Competing for Federal Grants, White Plains
September 20, 2010, Potsdam
October 26, 2010, Essential Grant Skills, E. Syracuse
March 2, 2009, Grantsmanship Training Program, Binghamton
April 13, 2009, Grantsmanship Training Program, Brooklyn
June 1, 2009, Grantsmanship Training Program, East Farmingdale
September 17, 2009, Research Proposal Workshop, Potsdam
September 21, 2009, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
March 24, 2008, Grantsmanship Training Program, Newburgh
April 7, 2008, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
May 5, 2008, Earned Income Strategies, Schenectady
November 3, 2008, Grantsmanship Training Program, Oriskany
January 22, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, Binghamton
March 26, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
April 16, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
June 4, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, E. Farmingdale
September 17, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, Troy
November 12, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, Syracuse
January 9, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Newburgh
March 20, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
April 24, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Albany
May 8, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
July 24, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
September 25, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Oriskany
October 16, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
November 6, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Troy
January 24, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
March 7, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
April 4, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, Binghamton
May 16, 2005, New Business Ventures, Cortland
June 13, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, Syracuse
August 22, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, Potsdam
November 7, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
January 12, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
March 1, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Albany
March 8, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
April 5, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Brooklyn
June 2, 2004, New Business Ventures, Corning
June 7, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
June 14, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Syracuse
August 2, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Deer Park
August 16, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Rochester
November 1, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, Utica
November 15, 2004, New Business Ventures, Buffalo
March 3, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Painted Post
March 10, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
March 24, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
June 16, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Syracuse
June 23, 2003, Strategic Fundraising Workshop, Buffalo
August 11, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Staten Island
November 3, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Binghamton
November 10, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
January 28, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Binghamton
March 18, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
April 8, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
May 13, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Bath
June 24, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Syracuse
July 15, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
August 5, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Hamburg
September 9, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Rochester
September 9, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Stony Brook
October 28, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Rochester
March 19, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
April 2, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Utica
May 7, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Albany
June 4, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Rochester
July 9, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, East Meadow
July 16, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
July 30, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
October 29, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Johnstown
November 5, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Rochester
November 26, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Binghamton
January 10, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Bayside
February 14, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Clinton
March 6, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
March 13, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
May 15, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Saratoga Springs
July 10, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Buffalo
August 21, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Rochester
August 21, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Rochester
November 13, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, New York
November 13, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Oneonta
December 4, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Albany
