Floyd Hooker Foundation Mini-Grant

The Floyd Hooker Foundation Mini-Grant offers funding up to $25,000 to support projects that benefit the children of Tioga County. Established by Floyd "Vic" Hooker's testamentary trust, this grant prioritizes initiatives addressing unmet needs in the community. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities. However, organizations receiving grants for two consecutive years for similar projects may not apply in the third year. Applications are accepted twice a year.

NOTE: The application periods for these grants are available twice a year from March 1 to April 15 and from September 1 to October 15.
The Floyd Hooker Foundation [FHF] is a testamentary trust established under the will of Floyd “Vic” Hooker to benefit the children of Tioga County. The trust is funded through proceeds received from his winnings in the New York State Lottery. The Foundation provides for three types of grants to qualified tax-exempt organizations [Qualified Organizations, defined below] which benefit the children of Tioga County with preference given to those projects which fulfill unmet needs within the County.
FHF Mini-Grants
Mini-Grants are for $25,000 or less for specific needs which benefit the children of Tioga County. The Mini-Grant rules and process are identical to the prior FHF Grants which were available in the spring. Any organization that has received grants in two consecutive calendar years for similar projects will be ineligible to apply for the project during the third calendar year. For example, if your organization received campership grants in two consecutive years, your organization will be ineligible to apply for campership grants in year three.

Eligibility

Qualified Organizations include:Nonprofit or community organizations holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue CodeRecognized governmental entity including state, county, town or village or its agencies.Educational facilities, such as K-12 public, private or charter schools or school districts and higher educational institutions.Religious organizations may only be considered if: Service benefits all, regardless of religion; Service provided is not religious in nature; and There is no proselytizing with the service.

Ineligibility

Any organization that has received grants in two consecutive calendar years for similar projects will be ineligible to apply for the project during the third calendar year.