The greater Rochester area prides itself on being a community where people work together to tackle tough community problems.  Partnerships made up of government and private funders, researchers, nonprofit service providers and private citizens address a range of issues from early childhood education (where Rochester’s system is a national model) to childhood lead poisoning (where dozens of experts are working to address Rochester’s devastating problem). 

For its part, Rochester Area Community Foundation helps set community priorities and provides strategic grants that lead to broad, long-lasting improvements for Rochester citizens. We provide grants in many areas, but focus on early childhood, after-school programs, and building social capital through civic engagement. 

Our Community in Action



From prenatal care through good nutrition and walking clubs, preventing disease has much to do with staying healthy.