Gebbie Foundation Grant

Gebbie Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $1,000,000
Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Summary

The Gebbie Foundation Grant aims to revitalize downtown Jamestown through strategic economic development initiatives, guided by the Jamestown Urban Design Plan. With funding for fiscal year 2025 being limited, applicants must submit a 1-2 page Letter of Inquiry. Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and focus on enhancing the downtown area. The foundation supports matching, challenge, and operating funds to foster community revitalization efforts.

Overview

NOTE 1: Grant funding for fiscal year 2025 is extremely limited due to multi-year commitments. NOTE 2: Initial Approach – Submit a 1-2 page Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Those with approved LOI’s should complete full applications on Chautauqua Grants by the due dates listed above. Our Mission The strategic focus of the Gebbie Foundation is to revitalize downtown Jamestown through collaborative economic development initiatives that will make it an attractive place to live, work, meet, shop, and visit.  In decision making, we are guided by development strategies outlined in the Jamestown Urban Design Plan (UDP), the Urban Design Plan 2.0, the Downtown Jamestown Economic Development Strategy developed by AECOM, the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, and Main Street America’s framework for community revitalization. We intentionally invest in organizations and entities whose mission supports the implementation of these strategies and invite entities to apply for grants based on objectives identified by the Board of Directors. Primary Funding Focus: The Economic revitalization of downtown Jamestown through support of the Jamestown Urban Design Plan (UDP), UDP 2.0, and other relevant economic initiatives. Types of Support Matching, challenge, capital and operating (in limited cases).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility501(c)(3) statusCurrent Geographic FocusDowntown Jamestown, New York