GIVE FOR GREATNESS GRANTS

The Give for Greatness grant supports small and micro nonprofit arts and cultural organizations located in the New York State counties of Erie, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara by providing general operating support of $2,000.

Thanks to our sponsors and supporters, we have a total of $50,000 to award in 2023. To make the most impact with this funding, we are asking nonprofit organizations to tell us how they will use these funds to build their internal capacity. 

Give for Greatness supporters include:

  • Fund for the Arts
  • Lawyers for the Arts
  • The Marilyn Gohr McTaggart Reveal Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Visit our Sponsorships page to learn how you can contribute to greatness!

Submission Deadlines

Applications Open Monday, September 18, 2023
Deadline for Applications Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Funding Announcements Mid-December 2023 
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ELIGIBILITY

The Give for Greatness grants provide $2,000 in general operating support to micro and small arts or culture focused nonprofit organizations across the five counties of Western New York.

To be eligible, an organization must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Has arts or cultural activity and programming as primary purpose and mission;
  • Has 501c3 or NYS CHAR 500 status;
  • Is located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, or Niagara counties in New York state;
  • Has a current operating budget of under $300,000;
  • Receives less than $30,000 in county funding (or no county funding) for programs or operations for the current year.

This funding should not be used to increase profits or cover event or program related expenses. The goal is to help WNY’s smallest nonprofits build their internal capacity, making their mission-driven work easier.


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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Give for Greatness grants support small and micro nonprofit arts and culture organizations for their successful activity and impact on the community by providing $2,000 in general operating support. Nonprofits are asked to tell us how they will use the funding to make their day to day operations easier and more effective. 

Please note: This funding is general operating support. Any applications requesting project or event support will not be considered.

We want to help you solve an internal challenge that is preventing you from easily or successfully fulfilling your mission-driven work. This can include: hiring consultants or temporary staff, updating or purchasing software or programs, updating your website or physical signage,  purchasing updated computers or other equipment, paying for reviewed or audited financials, and more. You should provide detailed costs and price quotes whenever possible to show how you will spend the money if you receive a grant this year.

All applications are to be completed through our online grants portal. 

The button below allows you to preview the application, register in the grants portal, and complete the application. You can preview the grant options or set up an account for the 2023 grant cycle by clicking the link below.

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PAST GIVE FOR GREATNESS RECIPIENTS & PANELISTS

Since 2014, ASI has distributed over $280,000 to more than 130 different arts and cultural organizations across WNY!

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