The Community Fund

The Community Foundation seeks to invest in programs that provide services to residents of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and/or Tioga counties. Grant proposals should address a specific charitable, educational or cultural need, promote cooperation among agencies with similar programs, and incorporate a plan for tracking predicted outcomes.

Eligible Recipients:

  • 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.

Eligible Projects:

  • Program—proposals that address a specific program need.
  • Capital—proposals for property purchase, equipment purchase, facilities improvement, and capital campaigns.
  • Operating Support—proposals from established organizations (minimum of 10 years) 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).

Funding Source:
The Community Foundation for South Central New York

Funding Amount:
$1,000 to $15,000

Deadline:
Varies

Contact:
Robert Jensen
607-772-6773
jensen@stny.rr.com

More Information:
http://donorswhocare.org/grant-seekers/the-community-fund.html