Catalytic Grantmaking
The New York Women's Foundation Catalytic Grantmaking program funds early-stage projects advancing gender, racial, and economic justice using a participatory, trust-based approach.
Funder: New York Women's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Multi-year, unrestricted grants; typical award size not specified; supports early-stage and strategic initiatives.
Summary: Provides early-stage, participatory funding and strategic support to social entrepreneurs and organizations advancing gender, racial, and economic justice.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle; confirm dates and application status on the funder’s website.
Description
Catalytic Grantmaking by The New York Women’s Foundation offers early-stage funding and strategic support to social entrepreneurs and changemakers, particularly those serving low- to moderate-income communities facing gender, economic, and racial challenges. The Foundation employs a participatory, trust-based approach, centering decision-making among those most impacted by funding. The program is designed to catalyze sustainable social change, strengthen organizational capacity, and foster long-term relationships with community partners through multi-year, unrestricted grants and streamlined processes.
