The Related Affordable Foundation (RAF) is a charitable, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization committed to enriching the lives of affordable housing residents & breaking the generational cycle of poverty.
Related Affordable Foundation and KABOOM! were joined by community members to build a kid-designed playspace in Riverhead, NY.
Program Areas
Education
We award scholarships and partner with local nonprofits to host back-to-school drives, as well as after-school and summer programs.
Food Security
We address food insecurity by supporting hunger relief programs and meal initiatives.
Health & Wellness
We promote a balanced lifestyle in the communities we serve by sponsoring health and wellness programs.
Workforce Development
We support training for job-relevant skills and providing a pathway toward economic success.
Scholarships
Related Affordable Foundation Scholarship supports affordable housing residents who aspire to attend accredited trade/professional institutions, colleges and universities. The goal of Related Affordable Foundation Scholarship Program is to eliminate economic barriers for young adults in their pursuit of post-secondary education.
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Related Affordable Foundation Scholarship supports affordable housing residents who aspire to attend accredited trade/professional institutions, colleges and universities. The goal of Related Affordable Foundation Scholarship Program is to eliminate economic barriers for young adults in their pursuit of post-secondary education.
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As part of the application, students are asked to invite two (2) adults in their lives to submit a character reference by providing both a recommendation letter and a completed Character Reference Form. These two documents will help to demonstrate the applicant’s personal character and ability to successfully pursue a post-secondary education.
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We invite you to learn more about our scholarship program and application process.
In 2025, Related Affordable Foundation awarded scholarships to students nationwide, including those in New York, Illinois, and Texas. Students are pursuing diverse majors, such as Engineering, Comics & Illustration, Computer Science, Psychology, and more.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Grants
Related Affordable Foundation is committed to breaking the generational cycle of poverty by partnering with nonprofit organizations to provide essential services in the areas of education, food security, health and wellness, and workforce development for affordable housing communities.
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This application form is currently open. After submitting this application, we’ll do our best to evaluate your application and make our decision as quickly as possible.
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We invite you to learn more about our grant program and application process.
After School Matters
Chicago-based nonprofit that offers afterschool and summer programs focused on arts, communications, leadership, sports and STEM.
KABOOM!
The national organization is committed to ending playspace inequity by building kid-designed playspaces that can spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for kids who are often denied opportunities to thrive.
City Harvest
The New York City-based organization helps build a path toward a food-secure future by rescuing millions of pounds of food, distributing to pantries and soup kitchens and assisting food-insecure individuals and families.
