Fund for Women Grants
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc
Funding Amount
Up to $2,500 (individuals); varies for nonprofits
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted annually through the Community Foundation's online grant portal.”
Overview
Award Range: Up to $2,500 for individuals; amount varies for nonprofit organizations
Focus Area: Southern Tier region
Purpose: Help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals
Funding Areas:
- Education
- Health
- Wellness
- Career
- Life skills
Eligibility: Girls, women, and organizations serving girls and women
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are accepted annually through the Community Foundation's online grant portal.
Required Materials:
- See Guidelines & Application link for detailed requirements
What Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 84
- Total given
- $2.12M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,100–$233K
- By dollars: New York 97%, Nebraska 1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Elmira, NY; Corning, NY; Bath, NY.
- 64% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Chemung County Performing Arts Inc DBA Clemens Center · Elmira, NY
General operating support, conference, and stage curtains
$233K
Chemung County Child Care Council Inc · Elmira, NY
General operating support
$126K
Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira Inc · Elmira, NY
Roof replacement and masonry
$118K
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc · Bath, NY
General operating support and wheels to work
$89K
The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes · Corning, NY
General operating support
$78K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- Education
- Health education
- Wellness
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