Applicants are invited to apply for the Innovative Program Grants.
Donor Name: Foundation 214
State: New York
County: Allegany County (NY), Cattaraugus County (NY), Chautauqua County (NY), Erie County (NY), Genesee County (NY), Niagara County (NY), Orleans County (NY), Wyoming County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/30/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
An Innovative Program Grant if your request focuses on new ideas, program expansion, or creative solutions that address emerging or unmet needs.
The primary purpose is to support new, expanded, or pilot programs and focus is Innovation, impact, and programmatic growth.
Typical Uses
Program development, service expansion, pilot initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are awarded exclusively to organizations with current IRS Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
- Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of IRS Form 990 filings. Form 990-N (postcard filings) do not meet eligibility requirements.
- Applicant organizations must be located in and/or primarily serve one or more of the following eight Western New York counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming. Organizations outside this geographic area may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Foundation 214 looks favorably upon collaborative projects that demonstrate a shared commitment among two or more organizations working together to achieve a common goal.
- Organizations that are currently within an active Foundation 214 grant cycle—including those still receiving grant funding and/or with outstanding required grant reports—are not eligible to apply. Active or incomplete grants constitute an automatic disqualification.
For more information, visit Foundation 214.
