We rely on program staff to identify funding opportunities and strategies as outlined in our program descriptions. Please see below for answers to our most frequently asked questions. Additionally, you may explore other potential funding sources by referring to this list of philanthropic resources.
Programs
A list of our current grantmaking programs
Grants Database
Who we’ve funded in the past
Philanthropic Resources
Other potential funding sources
FAQs
How can my organization apply to receive a grant?
We do not accept or review unsolicited proposals or requests for funding. Instead, our program staff identify organizations that can implement projects designed to help the foundation achieve its programmatic goals.
What organizations have been awarded grants by the Carnegie Corporation?
If you are seeking information about past grants awarded by Carnegie Corporation, please visit our grants database.
How can I obtain more information about historical records, grants, and other Carnegie related information?
Carnegie Corporation of New York’s historical records are open to researchers and have been housed at Columbia University’s Rare Book and Manuscript Library, in New York City.
Please visit our archives page to learn more about how you can secure the information you need. Also, please check our website for the latest updates on current events.
How can I apply for a grant to help restore, save, or preserve our Carnegie Library?
Carnegie Corporation of New York does not retain property or ownership of the Carnegie libraries, and neither can they be reverted to the Corporation.
Andrew Carnegie’s original gifts stipulated that it was up to the communities that received the donation to support and sustain the libraries, including, and not limited to, the preservation and restoration of the libraries in perpetuity.