Funding Amount

US $250 - US $500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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

Micro-Grants Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York
Amount: US $250 - US $500
Last Updated: February 15, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

Micro-Grants Program 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 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

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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