The Community Foundation for South Central New York is inviting applications for its 2022 Community Grants Program.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for South Central New York
State: New York
County: Broome County (NY), Chenango County (NY), Delaware County (NY), Otsego County (NY) and Tioga County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
Types of Support Available
The areas of support for which qualified organizations may apply. 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.
- 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 organizations capacity to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion in to 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 maximum award for all requests has been increased to $20,000.
Who May Qualify?
- 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.
