The is accepting letters of intent for its 2018 competitive grant process. Organizations submitting a letter must address at least one of the Community Foundation's four community goals:
•Improve educational achievement for students living in low-income households
•Increase racial/ethnic equity
•Preserve and restore significant environmental resources and promote equitable access
•Strengthen the region as a center for architecture, arts and culture
Additionally, applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located within the eight counties of Western New York.
In 2017, the Community Foundation awarded more than $500,000 to 25 Western New York nonprofit organization through the competitive grants process. The foundation is home to more than 800 named funds, totaling over $400 million in assets and is one of the region's largest grantmakers.
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1919 to enhance and encourage long-term philanthropy in the Western New York community. The Community Foundation's mission is: Connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York. For nearly 100 years, the Community Foundation has made the most of the generosity of individuals, families, foundations and organizations who entrust charitable assets to the Community Foundation's care. Visit
www.cfgb.org.
