Grants

The Community Foundation is one of Western New York’s largest grantmakers. We currently manage the following grant opportunities, which are open to charitable organizations and initiatives.

Should you wish to access the Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager grant application system to submit a grant report for one of the processes listed below, please CLICK HERE.

If you are experiencing any issues with Foundant, please email Sarah Johnson at sarahj@cfgb.org. Be sure to include your name, organization, EIN, and a detailed description of the problem you’re facing.

Competitive Process

Process is closed

Community Foundation Competitive Process

At more than 100 years old, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is committed to making grants that maximize impact on the eight counties of Western New York within its four Community Goals.

Special Grant Opportunities

Process is closed

Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund

Supports public educational, charitable, recreational, conservation, cultural, or benevolent uses and purposes as may benefit persons living in the Town of Clarence.

Process is closed

Garman Family Foundation Grants

Offers two cycles per year with a focus on organizations addressing mental health, physical wellness, and education of individuals with a preference for women and children.

Process is closed

Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants

Supports nonprofits that help “indigent women and children, particularly with their physical needs.”

Process is closed

J. Warren Perry and Charles Donald Perry Memorial Fund

Invite-only process focusing on innovation and sustainability.

Process is closed

Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts

Helps perpetuate the appreciation of such fine arts as an important and integral part of our culture.

Process is closed

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds

Supports programs and initiatives that reflect the personal passions of Mr. Wilson: Caregivers, Community Assets, Design and Access and Youth Sports.

Process is closed

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund for Western New York

Supports reconstruction, restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects that benefit Western New York trails and greenways.

Process is closed

William F. Thiel Grants

Supports the health requirements of the residents of Wyoming County, New York.

Initiatives

Process is open

21st Century Fund

Member-driven vetting and voting process supports one single $100,000 award every other year.

Process is closed

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Arts & Culture Initiative

$500,000 in annual funding to support small to mid-sized arts and cultural nonprofits in the eight counties of Western New York, plus Monroe County.

Process is closed

Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant

The goal for the series is providing youth in all eight counties of Western New York opportunities to play, have fun, and enjoy free play.

Process is closed

Project Play WNY Winter Free Play Series Grant

The goal for the series is providing youth in all eight counties of Western New York opportunities to play, have fun, and enjoy free play.

Divisions

Process is closed

Niagara Area Foundation

Supports nonprofits that have maximum positive impact on Niagara County and align with the Council’s two goals of youth enrichment and the environment.

Process is closed

Wyoming Foundation Grants

Supports nonprofits that have maximum positive impact on Wyoming County with a preference for those focusing on its priority areas of educational and arts and cultural opportunities for youth and adults.

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