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Grant Guidelines

What We Fund

What We're Unable to Fund

What We're Unable to Fund

To be considered for funding, organizations must identify a project, capital improvement, or one-time identifiable need which:


  • Makes a positive long-term impact on  neighborhoods and communities served.


  • Benefits the lives of people served.


  • Improves the physical space for safety, education and well-being.


  • Outlines a planned approach with clear timelines and outcomes.

What We're Unable to Fund

What We're Unable to Fund

What We're Unable to Fund

  • Non-501(c)(3) organizations.


  • Endowments.


  • Individuals.


  • Government entities.


  • Organizations outside the Greater Rochester area.


  • Salaries and other annual operating expenses.

Grant Cycle

Grant recipients must wait a minimum of three (3) years before submitting a new request.


For example, an organization that receives funding in 2026 must wait until 2029 to apply for a new grant.

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