Foundation / Corporation
Marks Family Foundation (MFF)
04/01/21 Postmarked
Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit youth and underserved populations in eligible regions. Project areas include health, education, and the arts. The purpose of this grant program is to increase opportunities, education, and access for youth and residents who are minorities, underserved, low-income, and underrepresented. The primary geographic focus is local to western New York, with secondary consideration given to Vermont.
GrantWatch ID#: 143308
Multi-year awards are available.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
If you need assistance completing your grant application, or if you have a question, please email Elizabeth Marks at MarksFamilyFoundation@gmail.com
Mail proposals to:
Elizabeth Marks
The Marks Family Foundation
108 Lexington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
USA: New York: Western New York; Vermont
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