Grant Professionals of Lower Hudson

Grant Seeking Resources

The following is a list of grant seeking resources that grant writers and other fundraising professionals may find helpful in searching for funding opportunities.

Federal Funding

BETA Sam.gov (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance)

Federal Grants Website (Grants.gov)

Federal Register Online

USAgov (formerly FirstGov)

US Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families

State and Local Government Funding

NYS Register

NYS Assembly Grants Action News

Individual State Agencies:

Political Representatives:

Westchester Government Agencies:

Department of Health
Department of Planning: Community Development Block Grants
Department of Social Services
Office for Women
Westchester County Youth Bureau

Apply for State funding mostly through the NYS Grants Gateway System or the Consolidated Funding Application process.

Community Foundations

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

Westchester Community Foundation

Council of Foundations’ Community Foundation Locator

Other Possible Funding Sources

Local Companies/Businesses (e.g. Peckham Industries, Wheelabrator)
United Ways (e.g. United Way of Westchester & Putnam, local United Way chapters)
Service Clubs (e.g. Lions, Rotary, Women’s Clubs)
Fraternal Associations (e.g. Elks, Moose, Shriners)
Junior Leagues (e.g. Junior League of Northern Westchester, Junior League of Tarrytown, Junior League of Westchester on the Sound, Junior League of Central Westchester)
Unions (e.g. teachers, nurses, long term care workers)
Heritage organization (e.g. Knights of Columbus, Sons of Norway, Daughters of the American Revolution)
Student Associations/Organizations (e.g. frats, alumni, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honors Society, Key Club, youth philanthropy groups, school PTA’s and educational funds)
Military Organizations (e.g. American Legion, officers’ clubs, battalion groups)
Hobby or Special Interest Groups (e.g. Mothers’ clubs, newcomer’s clubs, fishermen clubs, conservation/Audubon, arts council, 914 Cares Empty Bowl)
Faith-based groups (e.g. Episcopal Charities, Rye Presbyterian Church)
Neighborhood Associations