Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (https://www.cfgcr.org)

April 17, 2026

Typical grant range: $500–$2,500; grant period up to 1 year.

Supports projects and programs advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights in New York's Capital Region.

--- ## Description The Ernest O. Reaugh Advised Fund for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy provides competitive grants for projects and programs dedicated to advocating for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Administered by the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, this fund aims to empower organizations working to advance equality, inclusion, and social justice for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the ten-county Capital Region of New York State. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: April 17, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $500–$2,500 - Grant period: Up to one year - Funding is competitive and may vary by project scope. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a qualifying nonprofit. - Projects must serve residents and be located within the ten-county Capital Region of New York State: Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Washington Counties. - Grants are not available to individuals. - Organizations focused on LGBTQIA+ advocacy and related programming are encouraged to apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via a dedicated form: [Apply here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WvtoMBwqWDYx6a7Ea44DYvZmo4ZMi512uPr6CUd52xg/edit) - Review the [2026 Grant Guidelines](https://cfgcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Grant-Guidelines.pdf) and [2026 Grant Schedule](https://cfgcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Grant-Schedule.pdf) for additional information. - The Community Foundation uses the Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) system for many grants; see the [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) for step-by-step guidance. - For technical assistance or questions on eligibility, contact the Foundation (see below). --- ## Additional Information - All applications and materials must be submitted online. - The grant period cannot exceed one year. - To receive updates on future grant opportunities, you can [sign up for email alerts](https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001iFzXxLROkcXawBHHk4_WRLy9hH9fsYle9blldmOtJExWFRHysBbXmzRjmGKNfHP0EKm7kb2OyH0CZV_MAYtxdvISeKEWrFsF). --- ## External Links - [Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Grants Page](https://cfgcr.org/grants/) - [2026 Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://cfgcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Grant-Guidelines.pdf) - [2026 Grant Schedule (PDF)](https://cfgcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Grant-Schedule.pdf) - [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) - [Apply Online](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WvtoMBwqWDYx6a7Ea44DYvZmo4ZMi512uPr6CUd52xg/edit) - [Contact Form (Grants Routing)](http://cfgcr.org/contact?routing=grants) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Online Contact | |---------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@cfgcr.org | (518) 446-9638 | [Contact Form](http://cfgcr.org/contact?routing=grants) | | Shelly Connolly, VP of Community Grantmaking | sconnolly@cfgcr.org | | | | Melisa Logan, Program Officer / Database Admin | mlogan@cfgcr.org | | |

Ernest O. Reaugh Advised Fund for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy

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