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Gifford Foundation What If Mini Grants
Small grants for Syracuse and Central New York neighborhood projects led by residents, grassroots groups, and nonprofits.
About this program
The Gifford Foundation What If Mini Grants provide small grants for community ideas and neighborhood projects in Central New York, including Syracuse. The program supports resident-led and grassroots efforts that strengthen community connections, improve neighborhoods, and test creative local ideas. Applications are reviewed during scheduled rounds throughout the year, with a future 2026 round deadline listed for August 10, 2026.
Eligibility
Residents, grassroots groups, and nonprofit organizations in Syracuse or Central New York proposing small community-building or neighborhood improvement projects.
Requirements
- Serve Syracuse or Central New York residents
- Propose a small community-building, neighborhood improvement, or grassroots project
- Submit a What If Mini Grant application by an open round deadline