The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is accepting applications for its 2026 Equity Grant Program.
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: 04/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Equity Grant Round is for nonprofits whose primary focus is serving marginalized populations that have community-driven projects and equitable impact in Herkimer & Oneida Counties with priority given to organizations led by people of color.
Nonprofit organizations serving the two counties can apply for funding for projects and programs that seek to foster inclusive environments that empower individuals 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.
Funding Information
Grants up to $15,000.
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 2026.
- 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 nonprofit organizations led by persons of color grounded in supporting and enhancing diverse communities.
- Only one request will be accepted per organization.
- Minor capital improvements such as renovations and repairs and one-time events will be considered but not prioritized.
Ineligibility
- Financial assistance, scholarships, or loans to individuals
- Funding for religious or faith-based specific programming
- General operating support, payroll
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) and similar educational/awareness programs
- Backpack giveaways
- Expenses already incurred (projects in progress or already completed).
For more information, visit CFHOC.
