Eligibility

All grant recipients must demonstrate the following:

• Tax Exempt Status
• Need for Private Financial Support
• Direct Relevance to the Foundation’s Focus Areas
• Primarily Serve Residents of Erie and Niagara Counties
• Organizations Outside of WNY may apply by invitation only
   

The following are ineligible for funding:

• Religious organizations, political organizations or candidates for political office or to individuals
• Organizations that discriminate based on: age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, receipt of public assistance, sexual orientation, or military status
• Individual scholarships
• National or international organizations, unless their programs have significant local impact
• Annual funds
• Sponsorships/Galas/Events.