Purpose of Grant: The Community Fund is the Community Foundation’s unrestricted general fund. It supports the Foundation’s mission to respond to pressing needs in our communities.
Project Period: 2-years to expend the awarded funds
Application Due Date: Fall 24 Cycle Open for Inquiries, 7/22/24 – 8/12/24; Application Submission Deadline (If Invited),9/23/24
Project Description: The areas of support for which qualified organizations may apply are listed below.
- Program- Programs that address a specific, demonstrated community need.
- Capital – Proposals for property purchase, equipment purchase, facilities improvement, and capital campaigns. A minimum of two estimates must accompany a capital request.
- Operating Support – Proposals from established organizations (minimum of 10 years) that are in financial distress due to a reduction in traditional funding sources for operations (e.g. individual contributions, event revenue, federal/state/local budget reductions). We will also consider requests for short-term assistance that will improve long-term sustainability.
- Capacity Building- Proposals that build organizational capacity.
- Economic and Community Development- Proposals that strengthen the community by strengthening the local economy and encourage local ownership and development of resources.
To support the need for their project, applicants are strongly encouraged to utilize and specifically reference information in the foundation’s regional need assessment, which is located on their website: www.donorswhocare.org.
Eligible Applicants: Any 501(c)(3) where a grant will benefit significantly (but not necessarily exclusively) residents of the Foundation’s service area: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and/or Tioga counties. Certain local government agencies, municipalities and public school systems within the Foundation’s service area. Organizations requiring a 501(c)(3) as a fiscal sponsor may be eligible to apply.
Funding: The minimum award will be $5,001 and the maximum award will be $20,000. If your request is for $5,000 or under, please utilize the Small Grants Program.