Grants
West Harlem Local Development Corporation (WHLDC) is the recipient of funds contributed, and to be contributed, by Columbia University under a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). Consistent with a provision of the CBA, WHLDC has engaged the Tides Foundation (Tides) to be its fiscal sponsor and to provide additional expertise, transparency, and diligence in grant-making. The WHLDC staff presents WHLDC’s Board with grant application summaries. The WHLDC Board reviews, approves and recommends applications to the Tides Board for funding.