The Tompkins Outdoors Grant is intended to increase the capacity of organizations that enhance the county’s profile as a leading destination for outdoor recreation.
Donor Name: Tompkins County
State: New York
County: Tompkins County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $18,000
Details:
All applicants must either be responsible for stewardship of an outdoor recreation asset in Tompkins County or offer outdoor recreation programming in the county.
Funding Information
Maximum Award $18,000 OR 10% of organizational budget (whichever is less)
Eligible Activities
This award provides general operating support. The award can support specific activities, projects, and staff within an organization. Awards are intended to build organizational capacity in alignment with goals established in the Strategic Tourism Plan: 2021- 2027 and Outdoor Recreation Tourism Implementation Plan. Applicants will also be asked to provide a detailed description of how they intend to use funding awards toward the stated funding purpose.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organizations designated as 501(c)3
- All applicants must either be responsible for stewardship of an outdoor recreation asset in Tompkins County OR offer outdoor recreation programming in Tompkins County.
Eligible applicants are required to satisfy the following criteria:
- Established for at least one year
- Overseen by an elected board of directors
- Have documented history of long-range planning
- Adopted organizational policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Organizations applying with a fiscal sponsor should contact the Tourism Program Director to determine eligibility for this grant prior to submitting an application
Note: Municipalities can apply for the 2023 round of Tompkins County Parks and Trails grants.
For more information, visit Tompkins Outdoors Grant.
