CFSCNY Women's Fund Grant

CFSCNY Women's Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York
Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: December 08, 2025

Summary

The CFSCNY Women's Fund Grant aims to empower women and girls in South Central New York by supporting innovative projects that promote economic self-sufficiency, mental health, and personal safety. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and selected local government agencies. The fund prioritizes initiatives that create positive change, strengthen social support, and enhance leadership development. Proposals should align with the foundation's commitment to racial justice, equity, and community development.

Overview

NOTE: To make an inquiry to the Women’s Fund, please go here and log-in or create an account at the link provided under our “Grant Seekers” tab. After successfully logging on, click the highlighted link “Women’s Fund,” complete and submit the on-line “LOI”. If the inquiry is in-line with the current guidelines, you will be sent the link to complete the application. The Community Foundation for South Central New York is currently focused on the following issues based on our need assessments Safe and Affordable HousingMental HealthFood SecurityBuilding the Capacity of Non-ProfitsRacial Justice and EquityArts and Culture Our Funding Priorities Funding is available for projects or programs that use innovative and/or collaborative approaches to create positive change and that demonstrate the potential to improve the well-being of women and/or girls throughout their lives. Proposals must address one or more of the following areas: Promoting economic self-sufficiencySupporting healthy decision-making and taking control of one’s life; improving self-esteemStrengthening social supportLeadership developmentEducationPersonal SafetyServing women and girls in crisis situations Types of support available Capital Program Capacity building Operating Economic and Community development

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501 (c) 3 organizations in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga countiesCertain local government agencies, municipalities and public school systems, organizations with a fiscal sponsor provided that the proposed project fits the Fund’s criteria. Contact the Program Officer to discuss.

Ineligibility

We Do Not Consider Requests For:Operating or program deficitsFunding to pay existing mortgagesScholarshipsFunding to reimburse an organization for costs that were incurred prior to the date the grant is to be awarded.Funding to churches or organizations for religious purposesFunding to organizations that have so many counterparts (e.g. scout troops, ambulance squads, volunteer or municipal fire departments, individual schools within a school district, PTAs) that it would be difficult to assess the relative merits of similar proposals.Grants to individuals