The Application for discretionary awards includes the following 8 questions. Please review these questions to gather the information and materials needed to complete the online application.
When you are ready to apply, please login or create an account to access the online application.
Please enter the project name or program for which the discretionary grant was nominated. If the discretionary award is for General Operating Support, please only enter General Operating Support.
Provide the dollar amount requested. A request must be proportionate to the program and organization’s budget. The Foundation’s grants range from $5,000 – $25,000.
Choose the area that best represents the organization’s request.
• General Operating Support
• Program Support
• Capital Support
• Other
Choose category that best represents the project or program for which funding is requested.
• Arts
• Human Services
• Environmental
Please select borough(s) where organization is located and where programs are served.
• Does the program operate in Brooklyn?
• Does the program operate in the Bronx?
• Does the program operate in Manhattan?
• Does the program operate in Queens?
• Does the program operate on Staten Island?
Please select the name of the board member nominating the award.
Provide a brief introduction of the organization including the Executive Director’s name and contact information. It is recommended to use MS Word and then copy and paste text to the Cover Letter section.
Is the organization isn’t in Guidestar, please upload the organization’s 501(c)3 determination letter as a PDF file (2MB file maximum). If you do not have this document in digital format, you can convert it to a PDF by using the Fax to File utility found in the left red column.