Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants
The Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants support research-driven projects improving the physical well-being of disadvantaged women and children in Greater Buffalo.
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | April 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: ~50 grants/year; typical grant $5,000–$6,000; total annual funding ~$300,000
Summary: Supports nonprofits assisting disadvantaged women and children in Greater Buffalo, with emphasis on physical needs.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving Erie County or adjacent counties (lower priority).
Description
The Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, fund nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting indigent and disadvantaged women and children in the Greater Buffalo area. The program has a historic focus on physical needs—originally medical care—but now also includes broader support services. Each year, approximately 50 grants are awarded, reflecting the Foundation's ongoing commitment to improving the well-being of vulnerable populations in Western New York.
