[Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo](https://www.cfgb.org)

April 15, 2026 | August 15, 2026

~50 annual grants totaling ~$300,000; typical award size not specified; one-year funding

Supports nonprofits serving the physical needs of disadvantaged women and children in the Greater Buffalo area.

Grants are awarded twice yearly; applications must be two pages or less and from tax-exempt organizations.

--- ## Description The Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, provide funding to tax-exempt organizations focused on supporting indigent women and children, particularly addressing their physical needs. While the foundation's historical focus was on medical facilities, the scope has broadened to include a variety of initiatives that benefit disadvantaged women and children in the Greater Buffalo region. Approximately 50 grants are awarded annually, with total funding around $300,000. --- ## Due Dates - April 15, 2026: Application submission deadline - August 15, 2026: Application submission deadline All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - The foundation distributes approximately $300,000 annually across about 50 grants. - Typical award size is not specified; grants are generally for one year. --- ## Eligibility - Only tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible. - Priority is given to organizations serving the physical needs of indigent women and children in the City of Buffalo and the Greater Buffalo area. - Grants are not awarded to individuals or families. - Subsequent year requests are considered but usually given lower priority. --- ## Application Process - Submit a written grant request (preferably typed, two pages or less) by mail. - Include: - Brief summary of the organization’s history, mission, goals, programs, and accomplishments - Total dollar amount requested with a two-sentence summary of the grant purpose - Description and number of persons to be served, and expected benefits - Information on similar projects in the community and any collaborations - Long-term funding strategies after the grant period - Status of other grant applications for this project - List of current Board of Directors and contact information - Proof of 501(c)(3) status - Applications should be sent to: - Edward F. Walsh, Jr., Chair Josephine Goodyear Foundation 726 Exchange Street, Suite 200 Buffalo, NY 14210-1462 --- ## Additional Information - Grant decisions are made at Advisory Council meetings in May and September. - The process is free; no application fees are required. - The foundation does not automatically reject repeat applicants, but new projects are prioritized. --- ## External Links - [Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants Program Page](https://www.cfgb.org/nonprofits/grants/josephine-goodyear-foundation) - [Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Grants Overview](https://www.cfgb.org/receive-funding-or-support/grants/) - [Contact the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo](https://www.cfgb.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|------------------------------------|---------------| | Cathy Tojek | ctojek@walshduffield.com | 716-362-7342 | | Edward F. Walsh, Jr.| twalsh@walshduffield.com | 716-362-7327 | | General Inquiries | mail@cfgb.org | (716) 852-2857|

Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants

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