Niagara Area Foundation
This grant supports projects in Niagara County that enrich youth development or advance environmental education and ecosystem health, with a focus on underserved communities.
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: RFP available / applications open (projected) | October 2026: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $75,000 total available; maximum grant per project is $10,000; typical award ~$6,000.
Summary: Supports projects in Niagara County that enrich youth development or promote environmental education and ecosystem health.
Key Information: Only one open NAF grant per organization at a time; 501(c)(3) status and Niagara County location/service required.
Description
The Niagara Area Foundation (NAF), a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Niagara County, New York. The foundation focuses on supporting projects that build stronger communities through youth enrichment, positive youth development, equity and inclusion, as well as those that enhance environmental education and promote a healthy, vibrant ecosystem. Preference is given to initiatives serving urban and rural low-income communities within the county. Grants are intended to maximize positive impact and foster a safe, inclusive environment for Niagara County residents.
