“As we continue to work to address the housing crisis in New York, we must not forget the importance of increasing homeownership in our underserved communities, as it is a generator of generational wealth and economic stimulus that will help to close the racial wealth gap," said Valerie White, Senior Executive Director of LISC NY.
With a new $2 million grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, LISC opens a second application round for Game On-Community Places to Play, an initiative that funds the renovation of indoor and outdoor athletic spaces for young athletes, particularly in under-resourced communities. The deadline to apply for a grant is September 5, 2024.
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc., and LISC invite youth-serving nonprofits in 13 cities to apply for grants through the Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program. Applications are due September 30.