LaLuz Early Childhood Teacher Education Fund Grant
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc
Funding Amount
US $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
The LaLuz Early Childhood Teacher Education Fund aims to support individuals pursuing degrees in Early Childhood Education, including associate’s or bachelor’s degrees and New York State Director’s Credentials. The fund addresses the holistic needs of the community by focusing on education, arts, and wellness, ensuring that future educators are well-equipped to meet the challenges of today. This initiative represents a commitment to fostering educational excellence and community development.
Addressing Today’s Needs
Our overall goal is to address today’s needs through multiple avenues of funding and awareness and to find creative solutions for avoiding future problems.
Seeking to attain an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or to obtain a New York State Director’s Credential.Seeking an AA or BS degree specific to Early Childhood Education
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
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$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
- Education
- Teacher development
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