Community Foundation: Keuka Area Fund Grant

Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.

The Community Foundation: Keuka Area Fund Grant supports registered 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Keuka Lake area. It prioritizes community needs, including education, arts, and environmental protection. The foundation emphasizes equity, collaboration, and innovative solutions while fostering diverse voices in program development. Grants are aimed at strengthening organizations' capacity to address challenges and enhance community wellness. Applicants are encouraged to align proposals with these values for a holistic impact.

The Keuka Area Fund provides grants to registered 501(c)(3) organizations that serve residents of the communities surrounding Keuka Lake and protect the physical environment of the region. Funding requests for programs of non-profit organizations should:
The Community Foundation looks at the holistic needs in the community, including education, arts, infrastructure, animals, the environment, and wellness. Our priorities align with our values that we hope to model together with our nonprofit partners. Our priorities also guide the application review, so we encourage you to review this section as you develop your proposal.Community Impact - We support organizations whose work is guided by clear goals for the growth of individuals and communities in the areas of human services, arts and culture, education and youth, health, animal welfare, the environment, and civic affairs.Advance equity - The voices of the underserved and economically diverse are important, and programs designed to foster access for community connections are a priority. Funded programs will provide clearly stated goals for the incorporation of diverse cultures, philosophies, and experiences. Diversity should be present not only in program delivery but also in the leadership, mission, boards, and operations of the organization.Collaborate with community – We strive to create healthier conditions for people in our community by collectively improving and developing them together. We believe in authentic community relationships.Innovation and creativity - We support promising solutions whose results may be unpredictableSustainability – We encourage proposals that will use awarded funds to strengthen their capacity and expertise to serve our most underserved.