We have a new website!

Since inception, The Long Island Community Foundation has operated as an affiliate of The New York Community Trust.

As part of our centennial celebrations, we are creating a single, unified organization to more powerfully advocate for our region with one voice.

We will still maintain our physical offices in Long Island with the same dedicated staff who will continue to honor and build upon our relationships with local nonprofits and communities.

You can now find us at: https://www.thenytrust.org/long-island/

The New York Community Trust. For Long Island. Forever.

Giving Guide:

Greening Our Region

Help invest in a more climate-resilient region and support efforts to make life greener in our region.

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Two Trust staff members at a volunteer day with Bronx is Blooming.

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Next deadline for proposal submissions is August 5th!

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Details: What we fund

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WHO WE ARE

The Long Island Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all Long Islanders by connecting past, present, and future generous Long Islanders with nonprofits working to make a healthy, equitable, and thriving community.

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Together We Can Make an Impact

What we fund in the Long Island Community Foundation

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AFTEE

FEED THE NEED

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Arts

Revitalize communities
Engage residents
Advocate for social change

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Collaborative Funds

Our collaborative funds allow donors to join forces with other like-minded colleagues for a wider and more immediate impact.

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Community Development

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Promote affordable housing options
Preserve multifamily housing
Ensure alignment with fair housing laws

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Education

Promote STEM
Improve equity and quality education
Prep for college success

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Environment

Promote sustainable land use
Protect our region’s bodies of water
Reduce pollution

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Health

Improve healthcare for underserved communities
Promote equal access
Address existing health disparities

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Hunger

Increase food access
Facilitate connection to
Increase participation of free school meal programs

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Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund

Social Change Grantmaking through the LIUU Fund in LICF

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Mental Health

Address the mental health needs of young people
Promote supportive social environments
Support prevention and treatment programs for addictive behaviors

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