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By becoming a 2010 VPF Member-Investor, you're plugging into a network of professionals that support NYC's innovative nonprofits with cash, capacity and contacts.

Engagement starts with a just a dollar a day, $365 a year.

So what are you waiting for? Join today!

small money, big change

Grantseekers

Thank you for your interest in applying for a VPF grant.
The deadline for all applications was September 21, 2009.

Please check back again next summer for our 2010/11 grant information.

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VPF seeks to provide an effective method for identifying emerging under-funded, under-recognized projects or programs that embody an entrepreneurial spirit, and promise high impact and effectiveness for complex, persistent social problems. VPF is especially interested in supporting startups and fledgling organizations that have not yet received significant support from major funders.

In order to focus on issues in a meaningful way, VPF invests in one of six designated areas: arts, education, environment, health, poverty and youth.

Past topics and investees:

2008
Topic – environment
Investee – Concrete Safaris

2009
Topic – poverty
Investee – TBD

Questions? Please contact us at: grants@nycvpf.org















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