This grant supports nonprofit-led projects that address public policy, systems, or service delivery challenges to improve outcomes for Westchester County residents.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates: October 3, 2025 | January 23, 2026 | May 22, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $20,000–$200,000 per year; multi-year funding possible but rarely exceeds three years.
Summary: Supports projects addressing public policy, systems, or service delivery challenges to improve outcomes for Westchester County residents.
The New York Community Trust’s Westchester Ongoing Competitive Grants Program provides funding for nonprofit-led projects that address critical public policy, systems, or service delivery issues in Westchester County, New York. The program is designed to support initiatives that result in meaningful, measurable improvements to policies, systems, or services, with a focus on advancing equity, capacity-building, and innovative solutions for local challenges. Proposals must demonstrate a clear problem statement, describe how the project will lead to positive change, and provide a plan for measuring outcomes. Renewed funding requests should include evidence of previous progress and strategies for sustaining the project after grant support ends.