IHS Planning
& Resource Development
May 2021
Next Meeting Date
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 11 a.m.
  • Research Assistance
  • Application Review
  • Fund Planning
Member Resources
A Great Member Benefit
As members of IHS, your organization may access the grant planning, management and search tool GrantStation for just $75 a year, thanks to our association with the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON).
CCC Courses Begin May 5
This course focuses on preparation methods, research of funding sources and strategies for meeting application requirements, writing tips, project planning and budgeting, submission of successful, competitive health, human services, educational, government and non-profit grant applications, and follow up evaluation and reporting methods.
Recently Announced Opportunities

NYS Grants Gateway:

Funding Agency: Office of Mental Health
Eligibility: Nonprofit or Governmental Agency
Funding Available: $9,000,000
Due Date: July. 27, 2021

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to invite eligible applicants to submit proposals for developing a “Partnership to Support Aging in Place” program to support adults, age 55 and older. 

Funding Agency: Department of Environmental Conservation
Eligibility: Nonprofit or Only
Funding Available: $4,128,588
Due Date: July. 1, 2021

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) will provide state assistance funding through the Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant program to NFP community-based organizations for projects that address exposure of communities to multiple environmental harms and risks.


Federal Grant Opportunities:

Funding Agency: Department of Housing & Urban Development
Eligibility: 501(c)3 Nonprofits
Funding Available: $150,000,000
Due Date: May 26, 2021

Funding Agency: Department of Agriculture
Eligibility: Various
Funding Available: $44.5M - $1M per project
Due Date: June 4, 2021

Funding Agency: Department of Education
Eligibility: Various
Funding Available: $4.75M - $750,000 per project
Due Date: July 7, 2021

Private Foundations Opportunities:

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation - Webinar for Statewide Grants
May 4, at 3 p.m.

Application Deadline: October 13, 2021
Area of Interest: Social Services & Issues, Community & Economic Development, Health/Wellness
Geographic Focus: Tompkins County

Resilient Communities grants provide flexible operating support to organizations meeting community needs, some longstanding, some new, or revealed in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning & The Finger Lakes

Deadline: May 3

Proposals from nonprofit organizations accepted for programs serving the residents of Schuyler County in the areas of education/youth, health/human services, the environment and animals, arts/culture.

Grant Cycle Opens: May 3
Letter of Intent Deadline: June 1
Application Deadline: July 1

This grant opportunity is for organizations residing in and providing services for Chemung and SE Steuben County residents. There are now two application tracks to choose from: Program Support or General Operating Support. Nonprofits may choose one track or the other but not both. Both grant programs are for one year. GOS grants may not be automatically renewed. Organizations will have to reapply on an annual basis.

Articles of Interest
As grant writers gear up to help their organizations, they should realize that most awards are based on merit, not on need.

A Classic Nonprofit Hub article explains the benefit of actually knowing your funders.

Motley Fool takes a look at building a fund development plan into your organization's overall strategic plan and setting it up for success.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions, concerns, or need to set up a consultation with IHS, please contact Director of Communications & Member Services, Jason Jordan at jordanj@ihsnet.org, or 607-776-9467 ext. 231.
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