NIA — Neighbors in Action offers resources and small grants to support community-driven projects and is open to all neighborhood associations, block clubs, and other community organizations in the City of Rochester.
Donor Name: Rochester Area Community Foundation
State: New York
City: Rochester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
NIA encourages participation from everyone who is passionate about making Rochester a more connected city whose residents are involved in improving their neighborhoods.
Funding Information
Grants Up to $250 – $10,000.
Eligible Projects
- Beautification and Gardening Projects
- Clean Up and Maintenance Initiatives
- Murals and Public Art
- Neighborhood Branding – funds can’t support banners or signage this year
- Neighborhood Festivals and Events – funds can’t support any event that requires security or cover permit costs
- Organized Youth Activities
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be classified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization or a 509(a)(1) public organization. (If not, you must have a fiscal sponsor for this request).
- Your organization must be in one of the following categories:
- Neighborhood Association- Have a broad mission and broader coverage than block clubs, focus on a wide range of neighborhood issues, and are capable of facilitating activities for smaller groups.
- Other Community Organizations – business associations, landlord associations, tenants associations, faith and youth groups that focus on a particular neighborhood.
- Block Club – Smaller in focus than neighborhood associations, usually organized by residents on one street or block.
- If approved for funding, the funds must be used to serve individuals in the City of Rochester.
For more information, visit RACF.
