Apply for a Grant
Thanks so much for your interest in a grant from North Star Fund. Our grants support organizations and programs within the five boroughs of New York City and the Hudson Valley that elevate community-led solutions to problems caused by racism, gender oppression and greed.
We are currently accepting applications from groups new to North Star Fund. The deadline to apply is March 29, 2024. If you are a current grantee, you will hear from us directly when your next application is due. If you are a current grantee and your organization is eligible for Let Us Breathe Fund grants and is not receiving them, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
First, start by making sure that you meet our basic criteria. Some of these criteria are technical, such as your location or budget size. Others are more about how you approach your work. Our eligibility page explains both types of criteria. Then come back here.
We make different grants available at different times of year, and each grant has its own criteria and deadlines. Here are the grants that we offer.
Rapid Response Grants
To support organizing, activism, and strategic convening in response to urgent threats or breaking opportunities, especially during critical junctures of a campaign. Rolling deadline.
Hudson Valley Grants
Long-term funding to grassroots groups in the Hudson Valley of New York that are building power. Next application deadline: March 29, 2024.
Let Us Breathe Fund Grants
Grants to support Black-led organizing for community safety, economic investment, and racial justice in Black communities. Next application deadline: March 29, 2024.
If you found an open grant to apply for in Step 2, you probably entered our online portal, Submittable. Then the final step is to submit your completed application by the deadline. If you do not have a Submittable login, go to Step 2, find the appropriate open grant, and enter Submittable from there.
How to Apply Workshop
We hosted an informational webinar to learn about North Star Fund’s current grant opportunities, how to strengthen your grant application, what to expect during the application process, and more. The recording features English and Spanish audio and is captioned in English.
Have questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
Still have questions?
If you are interested in New York City or Rapid Response grants, please send an email to grants@northstarfund.org.
If you are in the Hudson Valley, reach out to Gabriela Quintanilla at gabriela@northstarfund.org.
If you are interested in the Let Us Breathe Fund, reach out to Kellie Terry at kellie@northstarfund.org.