Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds support Western New York organizations with caregiver resources, arts and historic projects, outdoor access, and youth sports to strengthen local communities.
Applications have changed from closed to open, with a November 30, 2026, at 4 PM deadline and April 2027 decisions. Community Assets shifts arts eligibility from under-resourced to low-income communities and makes cultural tourism an objective rather than a preference; guidance and contact details also changed.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Youth Sports supports Monroe County children through community sports, recreation, equipment, and facility improvements to expand access to quality active experiences.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Arts & Culture Initiative supports regional arts organizations with programming, operations, and capacity-building funds to strengthen the arts sector and its communities.
21st Century Fund supports nonprofits with sustainable, high-impact projects, including facilities, equipment, and other capital investments, to deliver lasting benefits across Western New York.
Niagara Area Foundation supports nonprofits’ youth enrichment and environmental projects to strengthen positive youth development and foster a healthy, vibrant, and safe ecosystem in Niagara County.
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo funds Western New York projects advancing equity, education, climate resilience, and the arts through its Community Foundation Competitive Process.