Although we make most of our competitive grants three cycles per year, we periodically issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for special grantmaking programs.
Below are our active RFPs:
SUPPORT FOR TRANSGENDER & NON-CONFORMING YOUTH PROGRAMS 2023 RFP
The HVCS Legacy Fund supports health, mental health, and other quality of life concerns responsive to the emerging needs of historically vulnerable, underserved and stigmatized communities located within the Hudson Valley.
This year, the Fund will support programs and projects that serve transgender and non-conforming youth up to age 25 from seven Hudson Valley counties. Grants will support projects of up to two years that commence July 1, 2023. Applicants may seek support for one or two years. The HVCS Legacy Fund expects to make between 4 to 6 grants ranging between $5,000 to $25,000 a year.
Review the Request for Proposals here.
Apply here: The New York Community Trust Grants Portal or HVCS Legacy Fund for Transgender and Non-Conforming Youth RFP Proposal Cover Sheet.
Deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2023.
LONG ISLAND SOUND STEWARDSHIP FUND 2023 RFP
The Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund (LISSF) is a competitive grant program seeking proposals to restore and protect the health and living resources of Long Island Sound. We are interested in empowering communities of all kinds (including communities typically underrepresented in environmental programs and projects) to access, improve and benefit from Long Island Sound, its waterways, and surrounding lands. Up to $500,000 is expected to be available for grants in 2023. The most competitive proposals will incorporate multiple values including sustainability, resilience, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Click here for information on the LISSF 2023 RFP and how to apply.
