The Ford Foundation aims to strengthen its ties and support for local organizations working on issues aligned with its mission, focusing on empowering Ford staff not directly involved in grantmaking to engage with the core activities of the foundation. The foundation is committed to effective grantmaking through flexible support, transparency, trust, and minimizing burdens for grantees.
The Good Neighbor Committee grant program, initiated by the New York City Good Neighbor Committee of the Ford Foundation, seeks to support local organizations within New York City that are working in three main focus areas: Arts and Culture, Education, and Human Services. The program aims to provide unrestricted funding to a selected group of organizations that contribute to the artistic, cultural life of the city, improve access to educational opportunities and socioeconomic conditions, and enhance the quality of life and well-being for marginalized individuals and communities. The core principle guiding this grant is using the Ford Foundation's values to implement effective, transparent, and trust-based grantmaking practices, while emphasizing flexibility and minimal administrative burden on grantees.