Grant Giving

Hope for New York, in addition to mobilizing volunteers, has provided strategic grants to our affiliates.  Since its inception in 1994, HFNY has given away over $4.2 million dollars. 

In funding our affiliates, we give priority to:

  • Existing programs that demonstrate best practices
  • Expansion and creation of new programs
  • Programs that serve unique or unmet needs
 
Recent Grant Distribution

In Fiscal Year 2009, HFNY contributed $894,454 in grants in the following area:

   

Adult Recovery: 

$265,750
 

Children & Youth:

$212,085
 

Community Development:

$218,159
 

Targeted Population:

$146,860
 

Other:

$51,600
 

TOTAL:

$894,454

 

Financial Stewardship

Prior to affiliating with an organization, HFNY carefully conducts a comprehensive due diligence process that involves an application with an extensive review of programs, budgets and financial statements. Once an organization is approved as an affiliate, there is a probationary period of one year before an affiliate is eligible to receive funding.

Annually, affiliates must submit the following information along with their grant application:

  • Audited Financial Statement
  • Form 990 (IRS Statement for Nonprofits)
  • Annual Report
  • Organization and Project Budget
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • List of Major Funding Sources
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • List of Current Board Members and Schedule of Attendance

This extensive, comprehensive due diligence process is an example of HFNY’s commitment to financial stewardship.  Beyond these data points, ongoing relationships between affiliate staff, HFNY staff and volunteers are critical to our success. Volunteers provide first-hand accounts of the effectiveness of our affiliate programs and HFNY’s investment of resources.


HFNY does not accept unsolicited grant requests.