Achelis and Bodman Support for New York Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City and northern New Jersey can seek funding for arts and culture, education, health, employment, youth, families, and public policy programs. Grants from Achelis and Bodman Foundation help New York organizations, including those preserving cultural and community assets, cover operating or program needs within these focus areas.
The Achelis and Bodman Foundation
Infrastructure and Workforce Grants for Appalachia from ARC
State and local agencies, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions working on infrastructure or workforce and business development in eligible Appalachian counties, including parts of New York, may be eligible for this funding. The Appalachian Regional Commission supports projects such as water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, and worker training that strengthen regional economies.
Appalachian Regional Commission
New York Preservation Funding via Charles Edison Fund
Tax-exempt charitable, scientific, and educational organizations in New York seeking support for preservation-related projects may be eligible for seed funding that helps new initiatives get off the ground. Focused on science and technology education, medical research, and preserving the Edison legacy, the Charles Edison Fund tends to support organizations in the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area.
Charles Edison Fund
Jm Kaplan Fund Support for New York Preservation
New York 501(c)(3) organizations publishing nonfiction on art, architecture, design, or cultural and environmental preservation can receive US $1,500 - US $12,000 for specific book production costs. The Jm Kaplan Fund’s Furthermore program supports editing, research, design, illustration, photography, and printing for high-quality works, with many past grants benefiting New York preservation and heritage projects.
The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc
Gladys Krieble Delmas Support for Preservation
New York humanities, performing arts, and research library organizations seeking support for cultural heritage, archives, and related preservation projects can apply for funding from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. The foundation backs scholarship, performing arts, and research libraries, including projects that enhance access to archival and unique sources, which may benefit historic preservation efforts.
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
New York Social Welfare Funding via Guru Krupa Foundation
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations running social welfare, higher education, spirituality, arts, culture, or environmental projects in New York may be eligible for support that directly funds specific programs. With a mission to uplift disadvantaged communities and preserve knowledge, Guru Krupa Foundation provides grants for projects in the U.S. and India that have clear, measurable deliverables.
Guru Krupa Foundation
New York Community Trust Support for Community Development
Nonprofit public charities working on community development, affordable housing, and economic opportunity in low-income New York City neighborhoods can apply for The New York Community Trust’s Thriving Communities grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $200,000. Projects that preserve affordable housing or strengthen neighborhood-based organizations may be especially competitive.
The New York Community Trust
Preservation and Parks Grants for Nonprofits from New York State Parks
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Municipalities and not-for-profit organizations in New York can seek matching funds for acquiring, planning, developing, and improving parks, historic properties, and designated heritage areas. The Environmental Protection Fund Grant Program from New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation offers up to US $675,000 for eligible outdoor and indoor preservation and recreation projects with long-term public benefit protections.
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Art Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from Kress Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) institutions in New York and across the U.S. can seek funding to support art conservation research, documentation, and knowledge-sharing projects focused on European art from antiquity to the early 19th century. Grants from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation help museums and similar organizations undertake conservation studies, scholarly publications, databases, exhibitions, and professional exchanges that may benefit preservation-focused programs.
Samuel H. Kress Foundation
New York Community Programs Funding via Venable Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
New York City 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on human services, education, legal aid, workforce development, health, environment, or arts and culture can apply for Venable Foundation grants; awards are approximately US $10,000 for projects or general operations. Organizations with preservation-related programming that benefits economically disadvantaged residents may be eligible.
Venable Foundation Inc
Arts Access Grants for Nonprofits from Lily Auchincloss Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in New York City providing free or low-cost arts access for audiences or artists can apply for Lily Auchincloss Foundation’s fall arts grants. Focus areas include free exhibitions, performances, arts education, and artist support such as studio space, specialized equipment, and professional development, which may benefit preservation-focused cultural programs.
Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc
Joseph Robert Foundation Environmental Grants in New York
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in New York working on environmental conservation, sustainable resource management, or related education can apply for Joseph Robert Foundation grants of up to US $10,000 for general operating or project support. Smaller organizations and community-based initiatives, including those enhancing parks and public spaces, may be especially competitive and could support local preservation-focused efforts.
Joseph Robert Foundation
PSEG Foundation Community Safety Grants in New York
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits hosting community events or programs around environmental stewardship, safety, or sustainable neighborhoods can access funding through the PSEG Foundation, with awards up to US $10,000. Eligible projects must benefit communities where PSEG operates, including Albany and Long Island, and align with priorities like public safety, parks, climate resilience, or natural resource protection.
PSEG Foundation
Kurt Weill Foundation Grants for New York Performances
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Grants support not-for-profit colleges, universities, and amateur performing arts organizations in New York with up to US $15,000 for production and musical expenses of stage and concert works by Kurt Weill or Marc Blitzstein. Grants from Kurt Weill Foundation for Music help New York arts groups that preserve and present these historic musical theater works.
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
New York Media Arts Funding via Kurt Weill Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Focused on media arts, the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music invites New York nonprofit organizations to seek support for radio, television, film, video, audio, or multimedia projects. Eligible projects must feature the life and/or music of Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, or Marc Blitzstein and may complement cultural preservation efforts.
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
Kurt Weill Foundation Support for Performance Preservation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Professional nonprofit opera, theater, dance companies, orchestras, and ensembles in New York can seek funding for performances of works by Kurt Weill or Marc Blitzstein. Kurt Weill Foundation for Music supports productions that use original versions and orchestrations, which may help organizations preserve and present significant 20th-century musical theater repertoire.
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
Kurt Weill Foundation Support for Publication
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Authors and not-for-profit publishers preparing peer-reviewed scholarly manuscripts on Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, or Marc Blitzstein can seek funding for publication-related costs in New York and beyond. With a mission to preserve these musical legacies, the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music provides assistance for editing, indexing, design, and reproduction fees that may complement cultural preservation work.
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
New York Preservation Funding via Iroquois
Full proposal due Nov 3, 2026
New York local governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek US $2,500 - US $10,000 for environmental, passive recreation, and historic preservation projects in Iroquois pipeline host communities. Iroquois Gas Transmission System supports shovel-ready initiatives that provide long-term community benefits, including land conservation, civic improvements, and targeted arts and culture with strong community involvement and additional fundraising.
Iroquois Gas Transmission System
Historic Preservation Funding for New York Nonprofits via Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Focused on historic preservation and community quality of life, the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation invites New York 501(c)(3) organizations in Stamford and Worcester to apply for project support. Eligible nonprofits may fund preservation of historic sites alongside education, health, housing, youth, public safety, and other community-focused initiatives in the foundation’s service area.
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation
Historic Preservation Funding from John Ben Snow Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Historic preservation and education nonprofits in Central New York’s Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, and Oswego counties can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 from the John Ben Snow Foundation for projects with a strong educational component. Focused on education, the foundation also considers preservation efforts that incorporate environmental or community history programming.
John Ben Snow Foundation
Historic Preservation Funding from John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Historic preservation and education nonprofits in New York can apply for grants from the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust to support programs that preserve historic sites, artifacts, and stories while educating the community. U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those serving youth or disadvantaged people, may receive US $5,000 - US $20,000 for new or enhanced projects.
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
New York Conservation Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 20, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in New York’s Capital Region can seek one-year project support for community needs, with a preference for land conservation and preservation, homelessness, disabilities, new Americans, and Amsterdam, NY residents. Focused on community impact, the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region offers US $1,000 - US $15,000 grants.
The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
Community Foundation Support for New York Preservation
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations serving Western New York counties can apply for Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo’s competitive grants, awarding US $18,000 - US $20,000 for projects aligned with its community goals. Historic preservation efforts, including restoring significant architectural landmarks and promoting cultural tourism, may be eligible when they advance regional vibrancy and equitable community engagement.
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Environmental Preservation Funding from Lily Auchincloss Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
New York City 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups focused on environmental and historic preservation can access funding for programs and general operations. The Lily Auchincloss Foundation supports work on parks and gardens, waterways, environmental education, advocacy, and preservation across the five boroughs, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000.
Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc
Scherman Foundation Support for New York Arts
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations in New York using arts and cultural work for racial justice can apply for Scherman Foundation’s Arts Program funding. Eligible groups are BIPOC-led or BIPOC-accountable and focus on narrative change, artivism, and movement-building, which may include preserving and uplifting local cultural heritage in historically marginalized neighborhoods.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Racial Justice Organizing Grants for Nonprofits via Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor, working on housing, land use, workers’ rights, or related racial justice issues in New York, can apply for support to advance economic, political, and cultural transformation for BIPOC communities. Grants from Scherman Foundation help New York groups build grassroots power, advocacy, and movement infrastructure that may benefit preservation-focused neighborhoods and communities.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Con Edison Support for New York Climate Resilience
Letter of inquiry due Apr 30, 2027
New York 501(c)(3) community-based organizations, educational institutions, and coalitions can seek funding for climate resilience, social justice, or clean energy and technology career programs through Con Edison. The Community Partnerships program prioritizes projects in historically marginalized neighborhoods, including efforts that protect ecosystems, strengthen community resilience, and build green workforce pathways that may benefit preservation-focused initiatives.
Con Edison