Chautauqua Region Community Foundation: Geographic Fund Grants

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation: Geographic Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation offers Geographic Fund Grants to support emerging needs and one-time costs for organizations in Falconer, Kennedy, Ellington, and Randolph, NY. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, municipalities, school districts, and faith-based organizations. Grants aim to enhance program delivery and support modest capital improvements. The foundation awards over $1.5 million annually, fostering positive change in the community through competitive grantmaking.

Overview

NOTE: 2025 Due Date/Decision Schedule: 12/18, mid-Jan. decision; 2/26, mid-March decision; 4/30, mid-May decision; 6/25, mid-July decision; 8/27, mid-Sept. decision; 10/29, mid-Nov. decision. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Our Mission In partnership with our community, we ignite positive change and create a legacy of impact. About Us The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards over $1.5 million through competitive grantmaking across the region. Criteria Geographic Grant Funds Supports emerging needs and one-time costs, organizations serving Falconer, Kennedy, Ellington and Randolph NY communities. Open to faith-based* organizations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizations, municipalities, school district, and faith-based organizations located in or serving Randolph, NY.Organizations are eligible to receive up to two General grant awards per year.Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for the General grant opportunityEmerging Needs and One-Time CostsPurchases for program or service delivery enhancementModest capital improvement projects

Ineligibility

The following are not eligible for consideration:Expenses that have occurred or are scheduled to occur before a funding decision is known. Expenses for consumable or giveaway items (food, t-shirts, backpacks, promotional items, trophies etc.) Sponsorship of one-time events, fundraisers, trips or trainings.