Episcopal Charities accepts grant applications in October for the Basic Human Needs program cycle and in February for the Youth Opportunity program cycle. More information on each grant cycle, including the grant application forms and deadlines, are posted on this site three months prior to the deadline.

Episcopal Charities awards Basic Human Needs Grants for the period March-December of the year following the fall submission of applications.

The Episcopal Charities Board of Directors awards grants that serve the human service needs of communities throughout the diocese. The programs that Episcopal Charities support address a wide range of needs throughout the Diocese, including the following: addiction/recovery, aging/eldercare, English as a second language, adult literacy and immigrant services, feeding, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and prison: community re-integration and re-entry assistance.
learn more and apply now for a Basic Human Needs Grant >

2010 BHN grant cycle:
Grant Writing Workshop (mandatory for 1st time applicants)	Wednesday, Sept 23 2009, 6-8pm
Intent to Apply Deadline	Friday, Oct 2, 2009 at 5:00pm
Grant Application Deadline	Friday, Oct 16, 2009 at 5:00pm

Episcopal Charities awards Youth Opportunity Grants for

• the summer of the year of application
• the academic year beginning in the September of that year and running through June of the following year.

Episcopal Charities seeks to allocate resources in the most effective way possible to youth-oriented community-based programs of congregations throughout the Diocese. Our grant application process enables us to review the work of those programs and identify the applicants that address the most compelling needs with the most creative uses of available resources. Proposals should address services to young people as identified and defined by your congregation.
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2010-11 Youth grant cycle:
Grant Writing Workshop (mandatory for 1st time applicants)	Wednesday, Jan 6, 6-8pm, Rm 105
Intent to Apply Deadline	Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5:00pm
Grant Application Deadline	Friday, Feb 5, at 5:00pm

More Information
The Associate Director for Programs, the Rev. Sam Smith, is available to answer your questions about applying for a Basic Human Needs or Youth Opportunity Grant. Contact him via email at ssmith@dioceseny.org, or phone at 212-316-7426.

Prior to your first application: New applicants must attend one of our grant writing workshops before applying.

If you'd like help with the application: Episcopal Charities' staff will be pleased to review a draft of your proposal several weeks before the deadline. This review will help you revise the proposal, if needed, and submit a complete proposal. However, this staff review does not guarantee that your proposal will be funded. Contact Rev. Sam Smith for assistance.