Amount
$25,000–$75,000 (varies by program area).
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New York Life Foundation (Bereavement)
Deadline
Annual RFP typically released early Q1; past cycles closed March 1.
Effort & Priority
Effort: 6 | Priority: Worth Exploring
Success: Low–Medium (requires strong bereavement framing).
Opportunity
The foundation prioritizes childhood bereavement and educational support for disadvantaged youth. FOH serves thousands of bereaved children of fallen service members—align this proposal with grief support outcomes, not just tuition payments. Consider a project that pairs scholarships with mentorship, counseling partners, or resilience programming.
Next Steps
- Monitor the New York Life Foundation RFP page each January.
- Package data on bereaved FOH scholars (numbers, locations, success stories) and describe supportive services (mentorship, peer networks) FOH can expand.
- Partner with organizations like TAPS for holistic bereavement programming to strengthen the pitch.