Lily Auchincloss Foundation

ABOUT US Founded in 1997, the mission of Lily Auchincloss Foundation (LAF) is to provide grants to enrich the quality of life in New York City. Lily Auchincloss Foundation envisions a more affordable and vibrant New York City. The Foundation aims to enrich the lives of New Yorkers through grants in support of the arts, the built and natural environments, and human services. The Foundation 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 criteria. 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.