John F. Wegman Fund
Funds innovative, participant-driven projects in Rochester and Monroe County that support older adults, youth character-building, and labor/management relations through education and community initiatives.
Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,500–$10,000 per award (median: $7,300); typically one-time, project-based grants
Summary: Supports innovative programs in Rochester and Monroe County for older adults, youth character-building, and labor/management relations through education and community initiatives.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Monroe County, NY are eligible; new or experimental projects prioritized.
Description
This grant opportunity supports charitable, educational, and philanthropic initiatives that directly benefit the welfare of the Rochester and Monroe County community. The fund specifically targets:
- Concerns of older adults (including both institutionalized and non-institutionalized individuals)
- Character-building opportunities for youth
- Improved labor/management relations, especially through educational or innovative means
Established in 1953, the fund is managed by a committee representing diverse faith communities, the United Way, and organized labor. The fund prioritizes new, experimental, small-scale, or start-up programs that are participant-driven and designed to make a significant impact with modest resources.
