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Funding Amount

$2,000 - $20,000 (Program Grant); $20,000 - $40,000 (General Operating)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties

Award Range:

  • Program Grant: $2,000 - $20,000

  • General Operating: $20,000 - $40,000

    • Focus Areas: Arts, culture, education, youth, environment, animals, human services, and capacity building

    Funding Priorities:

  • Advance equity – Programs designed to foster access for community connections with diverse cultures, philosophies, and experiences in program delivery, leadership, mission, boards, and operations

  • Community Impact – Organizations whose work is guided by clear goals for growth of individuals and communities

  • Collaborate with community – Authentic community relationships

  • Innovation and creativity – Supporting promising solutions with potentially unpredictable results

  • Sustainability – Proposals that strengthen organizational capacity and expertise to serve underserved populations

    • Eligibility: Nonprofits that reside in and serve residents of Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties

    Contact: Vice President of Programs at ses@communityfund.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications are accepted annually through the Community Foundation's online grant portal.

    Required Materials:

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartseducationyouth-programsenvironmentanimal-rescuehuman-servicescapacity-buildingdiversity

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