Amount
$15,000–$38,000 typical awards (recent average ≈$20K).[11][12]
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Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Strategic Fit
CFGB supports initiatives tied to its Community Goals (education, racial equity, environment, arts). BUL’s equity-driven workforce, youth, and neighborhood stabilization programs align strongly, especially when paired with grassroots partners.[11]
Positioning Ideas
- Co-design an East Side racial equity project with a community partner (e.g., digital skills collaborative, youth leadership pipeline).
- Use CFGB funds as pilot capital to test innovations that can later scale via larger funders.
- Highlight community voice—resident advisory groups, co-created program design, storytelling.
Application Notes
- LOI: online questionnaire covering summary, partners, target population, metrics.
- Invited proposal: narrative, outcomes matrix, detailed budget, org financials, governance info.
- CFGB may request interviews or site discussions before award decisions.[12]
Risks & Mitigation
- Modest award size: Pair with other funding or use as match for larger proposals.
- Innovation expectation: Present a fresh angle or partnership to avoid appearing duplicative.
ROI & Next Steps
With ≈25 hours of prep, a $20K award yields $800/hour plus reputational benefits. Monitor December priority announcements, line up collaborators, and draft an LOI concept memo before the portal opens.[11]