Newsletters

August 2024 Newsletter

Tuesday, August 20th, 2024

Learnings from Spring 2024 Organizational Capacity Building Workshops

July 2024 Newsletter

Monday, July 15th, 2024

Congratulations to the 34 WNY Nonprofit Organizations Awarded Grants in Q1 & Q2 2024!

June 2024 Newsletter

Friday, June 21st, 2024
Summer 2024 Open Grant Cycle: Performing Arts Responsive Grant and Education Responsive Grant information.

May 2024 Newsletter

Tuesday, May 28th, 2024

Haven’t heard from Cullen Foundation in a while about a grant check, report, news, or cycle dates? General grants management tips a Grantee should consider & other important reminders.

April 2024 Newsletter

Friday, April 5th, 2024

The Cullen Foundation of Western New York, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of two new Directors to its Board. Dr. Ramone Alexander and Caitlin Corr Reilly joined the Cullen Board effective March 1, 2024.

March 2024 Newsletter

Monday, March 25th, 2024

Our 2024-2025 Cullen Fellows. Building-the-bench Of WNY’s Performing Arts Sector Leaders

January 2024 Newsletter

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

2023 In Review

December 2023 Newsletter #2

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Cullen Foundation is excited to announce multiple grant cycles, supporting our Education and Performing Arts focus areas, opening in January 2024.

December 2023 Newsletter #1

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

The Cullen Foundation is pleased to announce the members of our new charter school cohorts. As part of our new strategic plan for funding the local charter sector, we are sponsoring four cohorts of charter schools to address issues of particular concern over the next three years.

October 2023 Newsletter

Monday, October 30th, 2023

2023 Education Capacity Building Grant Round. In September, Cullen concluded its summer education responsive grant round for supplemental academic programs.

September 2023 Newsletter

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Over the past five months, Cullen Foundation implemented its newest “Sector Initiative” for performing arts grantees in partnership with New York Council on Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) through a series of customized workshops to address the most frequently cited governance and financial challenges facing the local sector.

July 2023 Newsletter

Thursday, June 29th, 2023

Our performing arts grantees host many of the best and most anticipated events of this spectacular season, some of which are highlighted below. Take some time to browse their websites to learn about others.

June 2023 Newsletter

Tuesday, June 13th, 2023

Our Summer 2023 Responsive Grant Cycle opens July 1st. Keep reading to learn more!

May 2023 Newsletter

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

Highlighting our 2023 Grant Recipients. 2023 is off to a strong start with the following grants made thus far.

April 2023 Newsletter

Friday, April 21st, 2023

Following three years of analysis, planning, and discussion with school, district, college, and nonprofit leaders, the Cullen Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the new Buffalo Urban Teaching Fellows (BUTF) program to address increasingly acute local teacher shortages.

March 2023 Newsletter

Thursday, March 30th, 2023

Several months ago, we shared tips on writing grant applications and had many positive responses. Wondering what in Cullen Foundation’s view are Characteristics of Strong Nonprofit Grantees? If so, keep reading!

February 2023 Newsletter

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

2023 Cullen Scholars Application Process. The scholarship application portal opens on January 1, 2023 and closes on March 3, 2023.

February 2023 - Current Open Nonprofit Positions

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

If you or someone you know is seeking a new career opportunity with a mission-focused role, browse the openings listed below, submitted by various local nonprofits and Cullen grantees.

January 2023 Newsletter

Thursday, January 12th, 2023

With the Western New York community experiencing countless struggles and horrific, tragic events in 2022, we look forward to 2023 with hope.

December 2022 Newsletter

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022

Cullen Foundation is excited to announce multiple grant cycles, supporting our Education and Performing Arts focus areas, opening in January 2023. Access information and applications through our online portal beginning on January 1, 2023.