Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants
Forecasted
The Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants from the William T. Grant Foundation fund NYC nonprofits to strengthen their internal infrastructure and effectiveness in serving youth.
Funder: William T. Grant Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 per award over 3 years; $30,000 (Year 1), $20,000 (Year 2), $10,000 (Year 3, with $10,000 required match)
Summary: Supports small NYC nonprofits serving youth by strengthening organizational infrastructure and providing technical assistance.
Description
This grant program provides capacity-building support to small nonprofit organizations located in any of New York City’s five boroughs that serve youth ages 5 to 25. The goal is to help these organizations become more stable, effective, and sustainable in addressing inequality in youth outcomes. Funding can be used for a wide variety of organizational development activities, including financial management, board development, staff training, fundraising, strategic planning, information technology, leadership development, communications, and evaluation systems. In addition to grant funding, recipients receive tailored technical assistance and participate in a peer learning cohort.
