Erie County Grants: 18 Active Opportunities Specifically Mentioning Erie County, New York

GrantWatch identified 18 active grants that specifically mention Erie in their eligibility requirements, geographic focus, service area, funding priorities, or program descriptions. These opportunities represent a highly targeted subset of the thousands of grants available nationally and throughout New York.

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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Counties for Character-Focused Programs ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up $500 to New York public and private schools and nonprofit youth-oriented organizations in eligible counties for character-driven educational programming. Funding is intended to support initiatives and projects that are sustainable and ongoing or that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184784

Opportunity for New York Artists to Create an Outdoor Mural to Enhance a Building Exterior

Deadline: 07/15/26

Opportunity for New York artists in eligible regions to create an outdoor mural to enhance the exterior of a building. The selected artist or artist team will create a mural that emphasizes the region's connection to transportation by rail. The purpose of the oppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229970

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that protect and strengthen the community. The grant program aims to encourage innovation and...

GrantWatch ID#: 224849

Grants to New York Domestic Corporations to Provide Technical Assistance to Nonprofits

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to New York domestic corporations to provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for technical assistance to nonprofits in the relevant regions, including fiscal infrastructure planning and development, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230092

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Nature Centers, and Educational Institutions in Multiple States to P...

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, wildlife centers, humane societies, and educational institutions for animal welfare initiatives in eligible locations. Grant applicants must submit a letter...

GrantWatch ID#: 146158

Grants to New York Arts Nonprofits for Performing Arts Activities

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit arts organizations for performing arts activities that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for program support, capital projects, general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 166665

Grants to New York Nonprofit and For-Profit Businesses to Offset the Cost of Staffing Expenses

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit businesses in eligible regions to offset the cost of staffing expenses. Funding is intended for hiring and training new employees, updating skills or retraining current employees, and wage subsidies. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223723

Grants to New York Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York qualifying nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to be used for immediate programming purposes. Eligible organizations are small- and medium-size...

GrantWatch ID#: 205240

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Nonprofit Service Providers for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts and New York nonprofit organizations that serve individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or SUD in eligible counties for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations that currentl...

GrantWatch ID#: 222404

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development Projects in Eligible Coun...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects and programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities related to community development and services for low-income residents. Projects must ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 174048

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life f...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for a broad range of programs that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. In the past, grants have been awarded in the areas of environment, education, arts and culture, he...

GrantWatch ID#: 173428

Opportunity for Upstate New York Start-Ups to Participate in an Entrepreneurial Program and Qu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York start-up companies in eligible regions to participate in a business development program, qualify for funding, and receive in-kind mentoring and business development consulting services. Applicants are required to prequalify prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 158761

Grants to New York and Massachusetts Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Youth with Disabilities...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts and New York nonprofits, public benefit corporations, and schools in eligible counties to serve young people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual and learning disabilities. Applicants must contact staff prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180806

Grants to New York and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Requests are encouraged for innovative projects that address local needs and solve important community problems. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184810

Sponsorships to USA Qualifying Organizations in Eligible Locations in Multiple States for Fund...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying organizations in eligible locations in multiple states for fundraising efforts. Funding is intended for events and general operating expenses. Priority is for programming related to workforce, education, and neighbors...

GrantWatch ID#: 223043

Grants to New York Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries for Equipment, Home Modifications, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York individuals with spinal cord injuries in eligible regions for equipment, home modifications, rehabilitation programs, and more. Funding is intended to provide people with qualifying life-changing injuries with the financial assistance needed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223473

Grants to New York Nonprofit and For-Profit Businesses for Workforce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit and for-profit businesses in eligible regions for workforce development. Funding is intended to train, retrain, and upgrade the skills of employees. The purpose of funding is to promote employees from within the busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 223756

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Property Owners for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to New York and Pennsylvania property owners for home repairs. Funding is intended to renovate and upgrade homes that will be rented out to low- to moderate-income individuals and families. There are two types of...

GrantWatch ID#: 223926