The Western New York Foundation

06/25/2024

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting LOIs through August 1st! We welcome LOIs from organizations whose work aligns with our mission and priority areas. For all grant programs, this includes a focus on our local and regional food systems. Additionally, our iCAP programs welcome LOIs from arts and culture organizations or those serving rural communities. Link in bio!

06/25/2024

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) through August 1st! We welcome LOIs from organizations whose work aligns with our mission and priority areas. For all grant programs, this includes a focus on our local and regional food systems. Additionally, our iCAP programs welcome LOIs from arts and culture organizations or those serving rural communities.

Learn more >> https://wnyfoundation.org/grant-programs

02/07/2024

The Impact Capacity Assessment Program (iCAP) is now accepting applications! This program provides nonprofits with an 8 to 10-month board-driven and team-based approach to strengthen their internal organizational capacity. Due to the rigor of the program, this program is geared toward staffed agencies (generally 5 FT or more).

iCAP provides an opportunity to work with an organizational development consultant, collectively assess your organization's strengths, and prioritize goals. This comprehensive approach involves identifying growth opportunities and crafting a capacity-building plan with measurable objectives, ultimately charting a clear and effective capacity strategy for your organization.

If your organization is making an impact in our local and regional food system and is interested in iCAP, please reach out today: https://wnyfoundation.org/capacitybuilding-1

02/01/2024

Applications are now open for the Seeds of Sustainability Grant Program, offering capacity building support to nonprofit organizations meeting our grantmaking criteria, that are striving for transformative impact in our local and regional food system. From fostering strategic leadership and community collaboration to strengthening communications and ensuring financial stability, we support a range of activities to enhance an organization’s operational effectiveness.

Apply now by visiting https://wnyfoundation.org/capacitybuilding

01/30/2024

Now is the time to read up on our Food for Thought Grant Program! This grant program focuses on raising awareness, fostering knowledge, and cultivating advocates for our food system. Applications are now open, welcoming projects that widen community participation, promote collaboration and dialogue, and to engage and empower the community at large.

Visit https://wnyfoundation.org/raisingawareness to learn more.

01/24/2024

We are pleased to introduce the Cultivator of Change program, a program that recognizes and celebrates exceptional leaders and organizations in the food system. We invite you to nominate someone who is making a significant impact in our community. Selected leaders will not only receive well-deserved recognition but also be awarded a $2,500 grant to support their work. Help us identify those dedicated to positive transformations and community-driven solutions.

Nominate someone today!

01/18/2024

We're excited to announce an evolution in our grantmaking approach, designed not only to build organizational capacity but also to lift up the vital work within our community and shine a spotlight on the importance of our food system. Moving forward, our commitment to capacity building will be exclusively directed towards organizations actively contributing to the resilience and justice of our local and regional food systems. This intentional direction is geared not only to deepen our impact but also to uplift and support the crucial efforts shaping our community's food landscape, with the ultimate goal of creating a thriving and equitable Western New York.

Read more about the transition here:

A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Established in 1951, the WNY Foundation has granted more than $22 million over its 72-year history to support organizations in the region. More recently, we have focused our grantmaking on capacity building and enhancing organizational developm...

10/27/2022

The Western New York Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent for our Capacity Building Grant Program. The deadline to submit a Letter of Intent is November 30. To learn more about grant program, click here: https://www.wnyfoundation.org/grantprogram