About Us
Since 1997, the Lily Auchincloss Foundation has been providing grants to help promote the quality of life in New York City. We support organizations working in the arts, human services, and environment within the five boroughs of New York City. The organization provides Foundation Grants and Discretionary Awards.
As of September 1, 2020, our office is fully remote and can no longer accept mail. To contact us, please visit Get in Touch.
Foundation Grants
There are three categories of foundation grants — each category has its own cycle and application deadline that occurs once per year: the Spring Cycle for Environmental, the Fall Cycle for the Arts, and the Winter Cycle for Human Services. Learn more here.
Before a cycle opens, we encourage you to browse a sample application and review our eligibility requirements. You may also find some helpful information in our FAQs.
Discretionary Awards
Discretionary awards are by nomination only by members of the Board of Directors. You will be notified if your organization has been nominated for a discretionary award.