The Community Foundation for South Central New York is seeking applications for its 2022 Community Grants Program.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for South Central New York
State: New York
Counties: Broome County (NY), Chenango County (NY), Delaware County (NY), Otsego County (NY), Tioga County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/21/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,001 – $20,000
Details:
Types of Support
- Program – Programs that address a specific, demonstrated community need. The foundation is especially interested in programs that strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion in the following systems: housing, mental health, criminal justice, education, and food security.
- Capital – Proposals for property purchase, equipment purchase, facilities improvement, and capital campaigns. A minimum of 2 estimates must accompany a capital request.
- Operating Support – Proposals from established organizations 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). They will also consider requests for short-term assistance that will improve long-term sustainability.
- Capacity Building – Proposals that build organizational capacity. Of particular interest are proposals that build the organization’s capacity to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion in both operations and programming.
- Economic and Community Development – Proposals that strengthen the community by strengthening the local economy and encourage local ownership and development of resources particularly in underserved communities.
Funding Information
The minimum award will be $5,001 and the maximum award will be $20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
For more information, visit 2022 Community Grants Program.