Niagara Area Foundation
The Niagara Area Foundation funds projects in Niagara County that promote youth enrichment, equity, and environmental education, with a focus on impactful, transformative change in underserved communities.
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected) | October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $75,000 total available; maximum individual grant is $10,000; typical award ~$6,000.
Summary: Supports impactful projects in Niagara County focused on youth enrichment and environmental education and health.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) organizations serving Niagara County are eligible; only one open grant per organization at a time.
Description
The Niagara Area Foundation (NAF), a geographic affiliate of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, provides competitive grants to support projects that create significant positive impact in Niagara County, New York. The Foundation’s primary focus areas are youth enrichment—including positive youth development, equity, and inclusion—and environmental education and ecosystem health for county residents. Preference is given to projects serving urban and rural low-income communities and those that foster broad-based, transformative change.
