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Education
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo brought together more than 200 partners to form Say Yes Buffalo. Since its 2012 launch, the high school graduation rate in Buffalo has increased by 27 percentage points.
LEARN MORERacial Equity
When we close the gaps in racial equity, our region can continue to grow by fulfilling its potential as a community of promise and opportunity for all.
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo convened over 150 regional environmental organizations and created a shared agenda to promote environmental change and conservation in Western New York.
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The Greater Buffalo region is steeped in art, history, architecture and culture. Sustaining and strengthening these assets will stimulate a powerful economic engine that will impact the quality of life in all of Western New York.
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Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Accepting Applications for 2026 Competitive Grant Process Through March 6, Information Session on Feb. 10
February 3, 2026Buffalo, N.Y. – The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting applications for its 2026 competitive grant process beginning February…
Continue ReadingCommunity Foundation Announces 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative Grants Supporting Small to Medium-Sized Arts Organizations
January 29, 2026Buffalo, N.Y. – The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced the 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative…
Continue ReadingWestern New York Youth to Lead Effort to Award More Than $2 million in Grants to Support Out-of-School Time Programs
January 15, 2026‘With Youth For Youth’ (WYFY) Initiative Launched to Better Integrate Youth Voice into Afterschool Programs & Systems with Funding Support…
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