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The mission of the foundation is to grant funds to 501(c)3 / not-for-profit organizations which sponsor certain housing related programs in the capital area of new york state. More specifically, the foundation provides support to residents of low income rental housing by providing grants to fund, among other things, rent accommodations and related social, recreational, and support facilities. Through b'nai b'rith's relationship with the community foundation of the greater capital region (cfgcr), certain preliminary competitive grant cycle work efforts (including the initial review of grant applications, analysis of grantee needs and past performance, follow-up grantee reporting, and the initial determination of grant rankings) are performed by cfgcr. Final award decisions are completed by the b'nai b'rith grants committee and, subsequently, by its board of directors. In 2024, $414,000 in grants were awarded to 30 community organizations in support of housing related programs.