The Community Grants Program is an open, competitive program for nonprofits that reside in and serve the residents of Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
State: New York
County: Chemung County (NY), Steuben County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants are made in the summer in the areas of the arts, culture, education, youth, environment, animals, human services, and capacity building.
Funding Priorities
The priorities also guide the application review, so we encourage you to review this section as you develop your proposal.
- Advance equity
- Community Impact
- Collaborate with community
- Innovation and creativity
- Sustainability.
Funding Information
- Program Grant Award Range: $2,000 – $20,000
- General Operating Total Award Range: $20,000 – $40,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applications include 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with the IRS, faith-based organizations, and government entities that serve Chemung and/or SE Steuben counties.
- 501(c)(3) – Classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S.; or publicly supported organizations such as school districts and municipalities
- Location – The organization must serve Chemung and/or SE Steuben County residents. While we will give preference to local applicants, organizations do not have to be based in Chemung and/or SE Steuben counties.
- Compliance – If you have a current grant through any Community Foundation program, you must have successfully completed the scope of work defined in prior grant application(s) and have submitted any follow-up report due.
- Number of Applications – Each applicant may submit one application.
For more information, visit CFECFL.
