The Otsego Lake Watershed Sustainability Fund supports the long-term health of the Otsego Lake Watershed.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Otsego County
State: New York
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/17/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
An Advisory Committee reviews all applications and makes recommendations. The committee consists of the leaders of three lake-focused organizations: the Otsego Lake Association, the Watershed Supervisory Committee (Village of Cooperstown, Towns of Otsego, Middlefield and Springfield), and SUNY-Oneonta’s Biological Field Station.
Funding Information
The Community Foundation has allocated up to $20,000 for awards for 2026.
Eligibility criteria
- Projects that focus on the health of Otsego Lake and its watershed;
- Special consideration will be given to projects that comply with or advance the recommendations of the 9E Plan for Otsego Lake Watershed management that is now being prepared;
- Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization are also eligible but must submit evidence of the sponsorship (funds will be disbursed through that sponsor, which must also provide the identifying information requested in the application).
What They Do Not Fund through The Otsego Lake Watershed Sustainability Fund
- Fundraising aid
- Direct grants to individuals
- Direct grants to businesses.
For more information, visit CFOC.
