How much funding does CFSCNY Small Grants Program provide?

CFSCNY Small Grants Program provides US $250 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for CFSCNY Small Grants Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for CFSCNY Small Grants Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is CFSCNY Small Grants Program offered?

CFSCNY Small Grants Program runs on a quarterly cycle.

CFSCNY Small Grants Program

The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc

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Funding Amount

US $250 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Quarterly
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted quarterly, with the next cycle due on the fourth Monday of January, March, May, and September.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

School districts and municipalities

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations requiring a fiscal sponsor.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: What we don't fund:Mortgages.
Not eligible: Individuals without a fiscal sponsorReimbursement.
Not eligible: Churches or organizations for religious purposes

Overview

The CFSCNY Small Grants Program supports nonprofits in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga counties. Prioritized projects address critical areas such as equity, housing, and mental health. Grants range from $250 to $5,000 and may cover operational costs, capacity building, or small capital purchases. Applications are accepted quarterly, with the next cycle due on the fourth Monday of January, March, May, and September. This program aims to empower organizations aligned with community needs.

Our Small Grants Program is available to nonprofits in our five counties region. Projects that will take priority will align with our Needs Assesment addressing areas including but not limited to Equity, Housing, and Mental Health.
Types of Support Available:

ProgramSmall capital purchasesCapacity building projectsOperatingEconomic and Community development
Details

Cycle occurs four times per year and are due by the fourth Monday in January, March, May and SeptemberAward requests can be between $250 and $5,000Request must be in line with the Community Foundation’s Need AssessmentOrganizations may apply to one small grant cycle per calendar year

Eligibility

Who is eligible to apply?501 (c) 3 organizations in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otesgo and Tioga countiesOrganizations requiring a fiscal sponsorSchool districts and municipalities

Ineligibility

What we don't fund:MortgagesIndividuals without a fiscal sponsorReimbursementChurches or organizations for religious purposes

What The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 83
Total given: $2.69M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,250–$558K

By dollars: New York 96%, Connecticut 3%, Ohio <1%. Top recipient cities: Binghamton, NY; Vestal, NY; Endicott, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Chabad of Binghamton · Vestal, NY

Downtown building and religious programs

$558K
Addiction Center of Broome County · Binghamton, NY

Housing

$160K
Public Policy and Education Fund · Albany, NY

Housing

$150K
Rural Health Network of SCNY · Binghamton, NY

Senior citizens

$145K
Village of Hobart · Hobart, NY

Community/recreation

$100K