OUR FOCUS AREAS FOR GRANTS.
For 2026, we have three broad grant applicant categories that reflect our mission of addressing critical needs and provide immediate impact. Each category has its own grant cycle and deadlines, but all grants begin with a Letter Of Intent (LOI) followed by a timeline for an RFP. All are grants subject to our eligibility requirements.
OUR 4 TYPES OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Our 3 grant focus areas can fall under these four grant cycles for upcoming 2026 year .
These grant cycles range from established programs to innovative new programs.
Your organization should request the application that fits your structure.
TRADITIONAL
Grants to recipient organizations that have established:
(1) a multi-year operating history
(2) a clear efficacy track record
(3) demonstrated sustainability
(4) multiple sources of grants/funding.
Traditional grants are considered mature progams.
Please note Youth summer programs will not be granted in the 2024-25 cycle. Going forward we require a site visit in 2025 before we can allocate funds in 2026. These programs can request a site visit in 2025.
LIMITED INFRASTRUCTURE
Grants to recipient organizations that have established:
(1) a demonstrated operating and financial history (but typically less so than a Traditional Grants applicant)
(2) a demonstrable efficacy track record
(3) effective management and procedures in place.
Limited Infrastructure Grant applicants typically anticipate having greater dependence in the medium-term on a grant from EC than is often the case for Traditional Grant recipients.
INNOVATION
Grants to recipient organizations that have:
(1) limited or possibly no substantive operating history and therefore seek to commence a new initiative;
(2) an immediate, time-sensitive objective to address a compelling, urgent, acute need;
(3) provided EC with a credible feasibility plan;
(4) the leadership in place to undertake their proposed work.
Although Innovation Grants are generally intended for early-stage grantee organizations, Innovation Grants may also be considered for compelling new initiatives undertaken by Traditional Grant and Limited Infrastructure Grant recipients.
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT
Program Improvement Grants are grants made by EC in partnership with our grantor organization partners.
In certain cases, in order to enable EC programming supported by grantor organizations, EC will fund grants intended strengthen or enhance facilities or other operating infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
APPLICATION TIMELINES
The application process begins with a letter of intent followed by an invitation to submit a FRP on specific dates outlined below.
The LOI opens on January 6th 2026. The LOI deadline is January 26th, 2026. You can apply here.
After our review, you will be notified on February 9th, if invited to submit an RFP.
You can review the LOI page here for additional details.
Youth Education & Development
This grant focus area includes afterschool enrichment or summer programs in 2026.
Submit a LOI of intent between January 6th - 26th.
After review of your LOI, you may be invited to submit an RFP from February 16th-March 13th.
Site evaluations take place between March 19th-April 13th.
Award notifications are on April 22nd with funds distributed on April 30th.
STEP 1 - GRANT SEEKER'S INFORMATION SESSIONS.
2026 Grant Process Training Webinars —
Our information sessions took place in December with two training sessions offered. The sessions explained about sending a letter of intent during the open period. You can review more about the LOI here.
Sessions were held via Zoom. If you have questions you can email us at ecprograms@dioceseny.org.
STEP 2 -APPLICATION TRAINING WEBINAR SESSIONS
We offer a webinar to help you with the RFP application process. Register by emailing us at ecprograms@dioceseny.org. Sessions are held via Zoom.
February 9th, 2026
April 6th, 2026
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Funding is only available to grantee organizations and programs whose beneficiaries are located in the geographic footprint of the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
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New York State counties comprising The Episcopal Diocese of New York State include: New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island), Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan.
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Grantees must complete a grant application on a timely basis and execute a grant agreement.
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Grantees must complete an interview with each of (1) a member of Episcopal Charities staff and (2) a member of the Episcopal Charities Advisory Committee.
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Grantees must be dedicated to non-religious, charitable missions that are non-sectarian and inclusive in all respects.
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Grantees must be sponsored by a church within the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
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Grantees must participate in certain mandatory training prior to receiving a grant and, in some cases as determined by Episcopal Charities, as a condition of receiving a grant.
THE GRANT PROCESS
