Brooklyn Accelerator: News for Brooklyn Nonprofits - January 2020

Citizens Committee for New York City has opened the application process for its Neighborhood Grants program, which provides funding of up to $3,000 and project planning support for neighborhood improvement initiatives. Applications are due January 20, 2020.

The New York Women’s Foundation’s Justice Fund for women and families affected by incarceration, is accepting applications until January 22nd. 

Brooklyn Arts Council extends an invitation to Brooklyn arts organizations of all disciplines to submit a Letter of Interest for a Destination>Brooklyn grant. Destination>Brooklyn is designed to amplify the city’s appeal as a culturally vibrant destination by funding the promotion of not-for-profit arts and cultural events and programs in all five boroughs. Five (5) $3,000 awards will be issued to selected grantees. Letters of Interest are due on January 24th at 11:59pm.

North Star Fund is accepting applications for new and returning grantseekers in New York City. The application deadline is February 14th at 5:00 p.m. Join Program Officer Catherine Eusebio on Monday, January 27 from 4:00–5:00 pm for a webinar on How to Apply for a North Star Fund grant.

The Open Society Foundations seek applicants for their Soros Equality Fellowship, which aims to support long-term leaders influencing the racial justice field. The fellowship award provides individuals with $100,000 to support the production of an innovative racial justice project over the course of 18 months. All applicants must submit a full and completed application by the deadline of February 13th.

The Nation Institute’s Wayne Barrett Investigative Fund is inviting grant applications for political news stories, to support ambitious reporting projects focused on politics and corruption in both New York City and on the national stage. The fund is designed to enable talented journalists working in print or on digital or broadcast platforms to produce deeply reported investigative projects with strong editorial guidance and support. Awards will range between $5,000 and $15,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The New York State Health Foundation has issued an RFP for individuals working in community-based organizations, health departments, and other low-resource organizations to attend/present at local, state, and national conferences in the areas of healthy communities, consumer empowerment, and veteran’s health. Scholarships of up to $2,000/person will be awarded to up to two attendees from an organization (maximum of $4,000), which may be used for registration fees, travel, lodging, and incidentals while attending the conference. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

TD Bank Charitable Foundation is seeking applications for their TD Ready Challenge initiative, which awards $1 million (CAD) in grants every year to 10 organizations in the areas of Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. View eligibility criteria. 

The Weinberg Foundation is seeking high-quality capital projects in Maryland, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, rural communities throughout the United States, and the State of Israel. The Foundation will consider capital projects that incorporate evidence-based best practices and provide direct services for low-income and vulnerable populations, including older adults, families, children, and youth. Projects will receive full consideration regardless of the requested grant amount—whether $100,000 or more than $1 million. Learn more here.

The Pelican Foundation for Creative Education is offering grants of $500 to New York City teachers of all disciplines. They will fund innovative projects for classroom teachers who seek to enhance their classroom lessons with creative activities. Access the application here.

Looking for delicious and meaningful food for your next gala or event? Emma's Torch, a non-profit social enterprise that provides culinary training and job placement services to refugees, is here to help. From multi-course seated galas to cocktail parties we are eager to work with other non-profits to provide unique and delicious catering services. Please be in touch: sara@emmastorch.org