Better Communities Grants
Better Communities Grants are Rochester Area Foundation’s competitive grant awards, providing unrestricted funding for the core mission of critical community organizations.
Rochester Area Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent via our Grant Portal for our Better Communities Grants in two focus areas until August 15, 2025 at 5 pm.
Historically Marginalized Communities
Basic Needs and Economic Mobility
Learn More about Better Communities Grants
weGive365 Grants
2024 weGive365 grant applications are now being accepted! $1,000-$2,000 general operating grants are available for emerging local nonprofits.
weGive365 is a dollar-a-day giving circle that lets members pool their money and make a positive impact on our community through grants to nonprofits and community engagement. Members our focused on learning about our nonprofit community, engaging in service projects, and providing charitable support to build better communities for all.
If you are chosen to move forward to receive a 2025 weGive365 grant, you will be expected to have a representative, who can speak to your mission and program, at a fall weGive365 event hosted on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30 – 7 pm.
Applications must be submitted here by August 15, 2025 at 5 pm.