Achelis and Bodman Support for New York Policy
Grants from the Achelis and Bodman Foundation help New York public policy and related nonprofits in New York City and northern New Jersey fund programs in education, health, employment, youth, and families. 501(c)(3) organizations working on policy, advocacy, and community services in these areas may be eligible to submit an inquiry or proposal.
The Achelis and Bodman Foundation
Altman Foundation Grants for New York Health
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits expanding out-of-hospital health care and access for underserved or vulnerable residents can access funding through Altman Foundation. Current interest centers on NYC safety net providers, integrated health and social care, and projects addressing barriers and social determinants of health, including policy, advocacy, and applied research systems-change work.
Altman Foundation
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Grants for New York Democracy
New York public policy and civic organizations working on democratic governance and reform can access funding through Rockefeller Brothers Fund to strengthen democratic practice. Eligible tax-exempt groups may seek support for projects that expand citizen participation, improve voting and election systems, increase government transparency and accountability, and advance social, economic, and racial justice in U.S. democracy.
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund
New York Community Trust Support for Education Policy
Grants from The New York Community Trust help New York education-focused public charities advance system-wide policy and practice reforms in NYC public schools. Organizations working on public policy, advocacy, research, and capacity-building to improve equity, early childhood access, and outcomes for underserved students can apply for US $5,000 - US $200,000, including projects based outside the city that serve it.
The New York Community Trust
Global Health Policy Funding for Nonprofits from Coefficient Giving
New York public policy and global health nonprofits working on evidence-based health, poverty, animal welfare, or innovation policy initiatives can access funding via Coefficient Giving’s Open Philanthropy–aligned programs. Support may include advocacy, research, and policy work that improves health, wellbeing, and public systems worldwide; most opportunities are identified proactively, with only occasional open solicitations.
Coefficient Giving
Early Childhood Funding for NYC Nonprofits via Guttman Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City supporting low-income infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families can apply for early childhood and family services funding from the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation. Programs in high-poverty neighborhoods, including place-based networks of education, health, and social services, may be eligible, which can include public policy or systems-focused initiatives.
Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation Inc.
New York Community Trust Support for Health Policy
Nonprofit public charities in New York City working on health, behavioral health, or disability-related systems change can seek funding to improve care delivery and equity. Focused on health and social policy, The New York Community Trust supports advocacy, sector-wide reforms, workforce development, and capacity-building that benefit low-income older adults and people with disabilities in the five boroughs.
The New York Community Trust
Oak Foundation Grants for New York Housing
Nonprofits and other organizations addressing homelessness, renter rights, and affordable housing in New York can apply for support to expand housing opportunities and prevent homelessness. Grants from Oak Foundation help public policy and advocacy efforts that strengthen renter protections, increase genuinely affordable homes, and empower communities, including work with national impact across the U.S. and UK.
The Oak Foundation USA
New York Public Policy Funding via New York Community Trust
Public charities and fiscally sponsored groups in New York working on civic engagement, governance, and voting initiatives can apply for $5,000 - $200,000 to advance public policy and civic affairs. Focused on civic participation and government accountability, The New York Community Trust supports policy change, systems reform, and capacity-building efforts across NYC’s five boroughs.
The New York Community Trust
Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits from New York Community Trust
Nonprofit public charities and fiscally sponsored groups in New York City that provide workforce training, placement, and related services can apply for US $5,000 - US $200,000 to strengthen jobs and workforce development efforts. The New York Community Trust supports employer-driven partnerships, workforce intermediaries, and policy advocacy that improve employment systems and job quality, which may benefit public policy initiatives in New York.
The New York Community Trust
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Support for Climate Policy
Nonprofit and charitable organizations working on climate and sustainability initiatives in New York and across the U.S. can seek support for policy-focused projects that advance solutions to climate change. With a mission to foster sustainable development, Rockefeller Brothers Fund provides funding for efforts like clean energy policy, reducing carbon-intensive energy use, and advancing climate-related public policy at federal, state, and local levels.
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund
New York Community Trust Support for Community Development
Nonprofit public charities working on community development, affordable housing, jobs, or related public policy in New York City can apply for The New York Community Trust’s Thriving Communities grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $200,000 for policy change, capacity building, and improved services. Projects should promote community participation and benefit low-income neighborhoods.
The New York Community Trust
New York Community Trust Social Justice Grants in New York
Nonprofit public charities and fiscally sponsored groups serving Westchester County, New York can seek funding for civil legal services, basic needs, workforce development, youth development, arts, and social justice organizing. Focused on public policy change, the New York Community Trust invites community-based efforts advancing civil rights, housing, employment, environmental justice, and economic opportunity to apply.
The New York Community Trust
Youth and Family Services Funding from Barker Welfare Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, cultural activities, civic affairs, or youth and family services in New York City can apply for support from Barker Welfare Foundation. The foundation provides grants to improve quality of life, with a focus on strengthening youth and families and supporting established organizations with solid financial records.
Barker Welfare Foundation
Samuels Foundation Performing Arts Grants in New York
Applications due Sep 5, 2026
New York City 501(c)(3) performing arts organizations can seek funding for general operating support, creative projects, or local season support in dance, music, opera, and theatre. Focused on high-quality producing and presenting institutions, the Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation also backs a few conservatory and development programs for early-career artists.
Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation
Kurt Weill Foundation Grants for New York Performances
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Grants from the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music help New York colleges, universities, and amateur performing arts organizations cover production and musical expenses for performances of works by Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, or Marc Blitzstein. Eligible not-for-profit applicants can request up to US $15,000 for stage and concert presentations using approved original versions and orchestrations.
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
Kurt Weill Foundation Support for Performing Arts
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Professional opera, theater, dance companies, orchestras, and ensembles in New York can seek funding for nonprofit performances of works by Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, or Marc Blitzstein. The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music supports fully staged productions and concert performances, which may benefit arts organizations whose work intersects with public policy or cultural policy issues.
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
Capacity-Building Grants for NYC Nonprofits from Booth Ferris Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 15, 2026
Large 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New York City seeking short-term capacity-building support can apply for funding from the Booth Ferris Foundation. Focused on strengthening organizations that build vibrant communities, advance equity, or provide advocacy and public policy support for underserved populations, this program helps bolster infrastructure, sustainability, and sector-wide capacity in New York.
Booth Ferris Foundation
Health Policy Projects Funding from New York Health Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 20, 2026
New York nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and for-profit organizations impacting New Yorkers can seek one-time funding for innovative health and public health projects with policy or systems-change potential, including US $50,000 - US $200,000 awards. New York State Health Foundation provides New York public policy groups with support for initiatives improving health for historically marginalized residents.
New York State Health Foundation
Education and Youth Funding from John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York seeking support for education-focused or youth-serving programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000. Focused on educational opportunities, arts and culture, community initiatives, and youth programs, the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust prioritizes new or enhanced projects and short-term support that may intersect with public policy work.
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Booth Ferris Foundation Arts Grants in New York
Full proposal due Feb 2, 2027
Arts and culture 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City can access funding for capacity building or capital projects through the Booth Ferris Foundation, with awards from US $50,000 - US $200,000. Eligible groups include performing, presenting, arts education, intermediary, advocacy, public policy, and capacity-building organizations with annual budgets over $1 million and strong track records.
Booth Ferris Foundation
Democracy and Civic Power Grants from Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 28, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects in New York working on BIPOC-led democracy, civic engagement, and structural reform can apply for Scherman Foundation’s Democracy Program grants, awarding US $40,000 - US $200,000. Funding supports movement-building, voting rights/access, integrated voter engagement, and arts and culture strategies that strengthen public policy and democratic participation.
Scherman 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 the Scherman Foundation’s Arts Program. Funding supports BIPOC-led arts infrastructure, artivism, narrative change, and arts advocacy, with priority for groups in Central and South Brooklyn, the South Bronx, East and Central Harlem, and the Lower East Side.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
New York Climate Justice Funding via Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups advancing environmental and climate justice in New York can access funding through the Scherman Foundation. Support focuses on BIPOC-led grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and movement-building around climate, mass transit, and green jobs. Public policy organizations working on equitable climate and transit policy in New York may be especially well-suited.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Racial Justice Organizing Grants for Nonprofits from Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups advancing racial, economic, or cultural justice for BIPOC communities in New York can apply for Scherman Foundation’s Strengthening New York Communities grants. Grants from Scherman Foundation help New York public policy, housing justice, worker justice, and immigrant justice organizations engaged in grassroots organizing, advocacy, and narrative change, including citywide and statewide coalitions.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Con Edison Support for New York Climate Justice
Letter of inquiry due Apr 30, 2027
New York 501(c)(3) community-based organizations, educational institutions, and coalitions can seek funding for climate change, clean energy careers, or social justice initiatives benefiting communities in Con Edison’s NYC and Westchester service area. Con Edison prioritizes projects in historically marginalized neighborhoods, including climate resilience, equitable energy access, advocacy training, and clean energy and technology workforce development, which may include public policy and systems-change work.
Con Edison
New York Community Programs Funding via DeCamp Foundation
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City working in community health, foster care, or workforce development can seek capacity-building, project, or capital support. Focused on strengthening services and systems, the Ira W. DeCamp Foundation may also support policy and advocacy efforts connected to foster care and workforce issues.
Ira W. DeCamp Foundation