The Hyde and Watson Foundation supports CAPITAL projects such as hard costs related to the construction or purchase of new facilities, building renovations and improvements, purchase of capital equipment and furnishings, and other one-time capital needs. (Grants will not be made for leases or rentals of equipment, for subscription-based software, or any other recurring fees.) In recent years, most grant awards have ranged from $5,000 to $20,000.

Broad fields of support include:

• Human Services & Society Benefit

• Education, K-12 & Early Childhood

• Health

• Arts, Culture & Humanities

• Environment & Animals

Geographic areas of support include:

• New York City, including all 5 boroughs

• Essex County, NJ

• Morris County, NJ

• Union County, NJ

Timeline

Spring Grants Cycle

Application Opens: December 15

Application Portal Closes: February 1

Fall Grants Cycle

Application Portal Opens: June 15

Application Portal Closes: August 1

If February 1 or August 1 fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next business day.

The Foundation reviews proposals in the order they are received. Because there is a finite amount of funds budgeted for each grants cycle, you are encouraged to submit your proposal early in the application period.