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Community Grants Circle

Get an inside look at how we strengthen our nonprofit partners for sustainable impact! Started in 2014, our annual invite-only program gives supporters a chance to evaluate our grant-receiving nonprofit partners and how we allocate resources.

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Community Grants Circle

Why join our program?

This six-week program, with a 1-2 hour/week time commitment, will give you insights into how to deepen your perspective and love for our city. Connect with other supporters in our Coalition of Hope and get a meaningful opportunity to:

  • Review grant applications to learn about our grantmaking and due diligence process
  • Visit our nonprofit partners, where we meet leaders and get to know programs
  • Nominate 4 partners to present at HFNY Pitch Night so they can win extra funding
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Key Dates 2026

All CGC members should commit to 3 affiliate site visits and the Regional Team Meetings.

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How to Apply

Whether you're new to CGC or an alum, please fill out our application by Sunday, March 8.

Once applicants are accepted into our CGC program, they will be assigned to one of four regions based on neighborhood and/or church affiliation. Site visit options will also be connected to specific regions. Have questions? Email info@hfny.org

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What CGC alums have said

Wonderful, awe-inspiring! God is so good, and it was an honor to meet brothers and sisters who God is using in such fundamental ways to serve our city.
CGC deepened my love for my city, and my faith in the power of God's redemptive work among my neighbors. An incredible opportunity.
I found the program to be really great (and clever). Clever, in that, it took someone like me, who was casually donating, and putting me in direct contact with the nonprofit partners being supported. It gave me meaning and desire to do more, whether with time or money.
One of the best experiences! I loved my Regional Team, the nonprofit partners, the close involvement with staff and Board, and inviting people to HFNY Pitch Night.

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