West Side Community Fund

Learn more about WSCF’s grant program at westsidecommunityfund.org.

WSCF grantee @HeartyStart received funding to provide fresh, nutritious breakfasts and lunches to unsheltered individuals in CB4, distributing over 19,000 sandwiches between May and October. Discover all of WSCF's '25 grantees: westsidecommunityfund.org/grantees

@AdaptiveDesign received funding to equip educators with tactile communication tools to better support students with disabilities. At their build nights, volunteers put the finishing touches on adaptive equipment headed to local classrooms. westsidecommunityfund.org/grantees

WSCF grantee @WorldArtsEast received funding in Fall 2025 for a weekly community drum project in Chelsea, bringing together adults of every age. Discover all of WSCF's Fall '25 grantees: westsidecommunityfund.org/grantees #fundthewestside #westsidestories

Applications are open for WSCF's LGBTQIA+ Program Grants! Apply by this Friday, 3/27 🌈: westsidecommunityfund.org/lgbtqia Friends of Chelsea Green Park used WSCF funds to bring neighbors together through coffee gatherings, Chi Kung workout classes, lectures, and music performances.

Applications are open for WSCF's LGBTQIA+ Program Grants! Apply by March 27 🌈: westsidecommunityfund.org/lgbtqia With WSCF funding, VISIONS connected older blind adults with tech-savvy youth trained in Certified Assistive Technology Instruction, increasing independence for older adults.

Applications are open for WSCF's LGBTQIA+ Program Grants! Apply by March 27: westsidecommunityfund.org/lgbtqia 🌈 With WSCF funding, Gotham Food Pantry delivered 5,000 lbs of fresh produce, proteins & pantry staples to NYCHA Fulton Houses each week, reaching hundreds of families.

Applications are open for the West Side Community Fund's LGBTQIA+ Program Grants! Apply at westsidecommunityfund.org/lgbtqia through March 27th. 🌈 #westsidecommunityfund #fundthewestside #lgbtqia #grantopportunity #pridegrants #pride #chelsea #hellskitchen #hudsonyards #communityboard4

🏳️‍🌈Through this special grant cycle, WSCF will support initiatives and programs that deliver services to LGBTQIA+ populations and allies in Chelsea, Hudson Yards, and Hell's Kitchen! Apply by March 27th: westsidecommunityfund.org/lgbtqia #fundthewestside #lgbtqia #grantopportunity

Each year, @HudsonGuild recognizes community leaders for their outstanding service. WSCF grantee Hell's Kitchen Community Cupboard was honored with the 2025 Dorothy Epstein Community Service Award in December. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=1TOUU9…

Since 2018, WSCF has given $1.4M+ in grants to organizations in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and Hudson Yards! Read the 2025 Annual Impact Report: westsidecommunityfund.org/impact #fundthewestside #westsidestories #westsidecommunityfund #communityboard4

On 12/8, the West Side Community Fund held its annual Grantee Celebration to honor our 2025 grant recipients, bringing together elected officials, local community leaders, the Fund’s board members, grantees, donors, and community partners: westsidecommunityfund.org/wscf-announces…

Visit westsidecommunityfund.org/grantees to learn more about each project.

Visit westsidecommunityfund.org/grantees to learn more about each project.

The West Side Community Fund is thrilled to announce its most recent cohort of grant recipients! 20 organizations are tackling urgent needs in community improvement, education & economic empowerment, food security, health, wellness & recreation, and the arts.

This holiday season, we are thankful for community leaders advancing food security on the west side. Last month, WSCF brought together local grantees, partners, and funders confronting food insecurity at a moment when many neighbors are feeling the strain. #foodsecurity

Join WSCF on Monday, Dec. 8, 4–6pm at Hudson Guild Fulton Community Center for our annual Grantee Celebration, honoring spring and fall microgrant recipients ($200,000 total). Light refreshments served. RSVP by Dec. 1: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Chelsea's local newspaper, Chelsea Community News, covered WSCF's recent application period and featured the Spring 2025 grant recipients. Read the article in full: chelseacommunitynews.com/2025/09/23/wsc…