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Application Due Date
Apr 2, 2026
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Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Family Foundation, Private
Funding Frequency:
Quarterly Cycles
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects, General Operating
Funding Duration:
One-Year Grant
Application Type
LOI Accepted
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations, ✅ Nonprofits with an Affiliate Sponsor
Program Areas:
Civil Rights, Environment, Disaster Relief, Animals, Education, Wildlife Habitat, Community Development, Human Services, Health, Youth, Journalism, Civic, Social Justice, Food Security, Agriculture, Equine Welfare, Water
Locations:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC, Puerto Rico
About The Grant
Park Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to advancing a more just, equitable, and sustainable society and environment, both nationally and in our local Ithaca community.
Funding Priorities:
Democracy- We support programs that promote a just, inclusive, sustainable society and advance the cause of full participation by all races, genders, and underserved populations through support of movement-led organizations.
Civic Participation- The focus is not just on elections, but on how the vote can affect issues people care deeply about. Addressing racial, environmental, and economic injustice requires responsive elected leadership, which in turn depends on robust and widespread involvement by the electorate.
Media- Investigative journalism, media policy and public broadcasting
Environment- Strong and enforced water policies, increased investment in publicly owned and operated water infrastructure, empowerment of communities and individuals to exercise their rights to protect drinking water resources, reduced consumption of bottled water.
Animal Welfare- The program supports innovative, comprehensive, solution-oriented models that lead to systemic change, reduce suffering, and foster a more compassionate society.
Sustainable Ithaca- A special interest is on projects that enable low-income and the community of color access to and participation in sustainability measures. Foundation restrictions outlined in the overview here, grants are limited to projects and programs that impact sustainability in Tompkins County, NY.
Community Needs- The Foundation has historically funded projects within the categories of health and human services, youth services and education, social justice and equity, and capacity building and philanthropy within its Community Needs program.
School Food and Nutrition- The Park Foundation has set a goal of ensuring that every student in Tompkins County has access to and is choosing to eat nutritious and appealing food in school.
-Letters of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted at any time.
2025-26 Proposal Deadlines
January 7, 2026
April 2, 2026
July 8, 2026
September 23, 2026
Requirements
Before developing a proposal, prospective grantees should consult specific programs to determine the potential for funding. Calls or emails to program staff are also welcome to help assess fit with program interests.
Letters of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted at any time. Once an LOI is submitted, please do not submit a full proposal unless contacted by a staff member.
Entities without their own nonprofit status, or smaller nonprofits without a large operating budget, may need to apply through a fiscal sponsor to be eligible for a grant.
Grantor Information:
Restrictions:
Restricted