Chautauqua Region Community Foundation: Geographic Fund Grants

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.

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards over $1.5 million through competitive grantmaking across the region.
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

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.