The Equity Grant Round, powered by the Community Foundation and UpMobility Foundation (UMF), focuses on the fundamental causes of systemic racism and socioeconomic inequity that impact historically marginalized populations in Herkimer and Oneida counties.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
State: New York
County: Herkimer County (NY), Oneida County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Nonprofit organizations serving the two counties can apply for projects and programs that seek to:
- Effect policy and systems changes that address the origins of inequality and inequity, and foster inclusive environments that empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive. This includes, but is not limited to, programs and projects related to education, economic stability, housing, healthcare, and food insecurity that are grounded in supporting and enhancing diverse communities.
The Equity Grant Round supports the following types of programs and projects that promote community impact, capacity building and diversity:
- Programs – support for new and innovative programs, or the expansion of proven existing programs
- Organizational Development – capacity building efforts around strategic planning, board development and succession planning
- Capital Projects – including but not limited to repairs and replacements, technology upgrades and equipment/furnishing purchases.
Funding Information
Up to $20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, an organization with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or a faith-based organization seeking support for projects/programs that address non-religious needs or issues, serving diverse constituencies without regard to religious affiliation
- Requested funding must serve Herkimer and/or Oneida county residents
- New programs or projects in need of funding must begin no earlier than June 2025. If your request is for an existing or ongoing program/project, all expenses incurred prior to June do not qualify for funding
- All programs/projects should have identifiable and measurable outcomes with a definitive timeline for completion or outcomes to be achieved
- Priority will be given to applications from groups, led by persons of color, that focus on racial equity and social justice issues and/or related, causal issues; and organizations engaged in efforts grounded in supporting and enhancing diverse communities
- Only one request will be accepted per organization.
- Ineligible Funding Requests
- Financial assistance, scholarships, or loans to individuals
- Funding for religious or faith-based specific programming
- General operating support
- DEI and similar educational/awareness programs
- Expenses already incurred (projects in progress or already completed).
For more information, visit TCFHOC.
