Micro-Grants Program
Funding Amount
US $250 - US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions made within 10 business days.”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- School districts and municipalities
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Organizations requiring a fiscal sponsor.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: What we won't fund.
- Not eligible: Individuals without a fiscal sponsor.
- Not eligible: Existing mortgagesReimbursement.
- Not eligible: Churches or religious organizations for religious purposes
Overview
The Micro-Grants Program offers funding between $250 and $500 for small projects in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga counties. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and municipalities. Grants support small purchases, supplies, and unexpected expenses. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions made within 10 business days. Each organization may submit only one request per calendar year. Note: Funding is limited and will close when allocated funds are depleted.
This is a quick and easy process to request funding for smaller projects your organization seek to complete.
Types of Support Available
Small purchasesSuppliesProgram incentives, etc.Unexpected repairs or expenses
Details
Grants will be awarded from $250 - $500Applications will be considered as they are received and a decision will be made within 10 business days. You may make one request per calendar year.
Eligibility
Who is eligible to apply?501 (c) 3 organizations in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga countiesOrganizations requiring a fiscal sponsorSchool districts and municipalities
Ineligibility
What we won't fundIndividuals without a fiscal sponsorExisting mortgagesReimbursementChurches or religious organizations for religious purposes
What The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 83
- Total given
- $2.69M
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $5,250–$558K
- By dollars: New York 96%, Connecticut 3%, Ohio <1%. Top recipient cities: Binghamton, NY; Vestal, NY; Endicott, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Chabad of Binghamton · Vestal, NY
Downtown building and religious programs
$558K
Addiction Center of Broome County · Binghamton, NY
Housing
$160K
Public Policy and Education Fund · Albany, NY
Housing
$150K
Rural Health Network of SCNY · Binghamton, NY
Senior citizens
$145K
Village of Hobart · Hobart, NY
Community/recreation
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Small grants
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