Request for Proposals | Westchester Community Foundation

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Although we make most of our competitive grants three cycles per year, we periodically issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for special grantmaking programs.
We have no active RFPs at this time

Most recent RFP (for informational purposes only and no longer accepting submissions)  

SUPPORT FOR MUNICIPAL CAPACITY FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION OR MITIGATION

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SUPPORT FOR POLICY ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE LOCAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

The Foundation requests proposals to address environmental issues and accelerate climate mitigation and adaptation efforts in Westchester by:

Strengthening municipal capacity to plan, execute, and/or secure funding for climate adaptation or climate mitigation projects. Municipalities, municipal units, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions may apply.

Supporting policy advocacy to advance local climate solutions. Nonprofit organizations leading policy advocacy to strengthen and/or speed local climate solutions may apply.

Grants of $25,000 to $100,000 will support projects of up to 18 months.

Watch a recording of the information session here.

Email questions about the RFP to 2023RFP@wcf-ny.org 

Previous RFPs (for informational purposes only and no longer accepting submissions):

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.

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.