Working with the Community Foundation of Otsego County, the group established the Advocates for Springfield Fund, a field-of-interest fund supporting the health and well-being of the Springfield community.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Otsego County
State: New York
County: Otsego County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
A local grassroots group, Advocates for Springfield, was created to promote responsible land use in the town. Since its founding in the early 2000s, the group successfully encouraged the Town to adopt a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, and other land-use laws. As the Town’s governing bodies aligned with the group’s goals, Advocates for Springfield concluded it had fulfilled its mission. The group decided to use its remaining resources to benefit Springfield residents.
Funding Information
- Awards up to $500.
- The Community Foundation has allocated up to $2,000 for awards for 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Support for local nonprofit organizations that add to the fabric of the community, such as the volunteer fire department and the Library
- Funds to supplement summer jobs that benefit the community, especially in childhood education.
- Groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization are eligible but must submit evidence of the sponsorship (Funds will be disbursed through that sponsor, which must provide the information requestions in the application.)
For more information, visit CFOC.
