Women’s Fund of Central New York Grants
Women’s Fund of Central New York Grants support organizations’ innovative projects and capacity-building efforts to advance women and girls and strengthen their full participation in Central New York.
This grant was recently updated
The application deadline moved from June 18, 2026 to June 18, 2027, with applications opening April 12, 2027.
Funder: Central New York Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 18, 2026 (2026 deadline) | April 12, 2027 (2027 applications open) | June 18, 2027 (2027 deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant
Summary: Supports innovative projects and capacity-building initiatives advancing women and girls in Central New York.
Key Information: Medical or academic research is not supported, except where requested by a donor.
Description
The Women’s Fund of Central New York is a volunteer-led affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation. Founded in 1998, it supports the advancement and full participation of women and girls through grants and initiatives. Its commitment includes dismantling systems and policies that prevent the advancement of Black women and girls.
The Fund seeks innovative programs addressing problems or opportunities affecting women and girls in Central New York. Its Leadership Council prioritizes capacity-building activities and new projects within organizations over ongoing programs. Proposals should offer practical community solutions, promote cooperation without duplicating services, generate professional and volunteer support, strengthen organizational effectiveness or stability, and address prevention as well as remediation.
