Mid-York Foundation Grant

Mid-York Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Mid-York Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $10,000
Last Updated: September 20, 2025

Summary

The Mid-York Foundation Grant aims to support start-up and supplemental funding for social and healthcare projects in Central New York. Established in response to a healthcare provider shortage, the Foundation has been instrumental in funding community programs, emergency services, and educational initiatives since 1990. Eligible applicants must provide proof of their non-profit status, while the Foundation does not fund operating expenses or grant requests in consecutive years.

Overview

History In the late 1960's, Hamilton and the surrounding area was experiencing a shortage of healthcare providers. In response to this need, a group of people formed the Mid-York Family Health Centers Association, Inc. and those same individuals became the first Board of Directors. With a generous grant of land from Community Memorial Hospital and monies provided by the Hinman Foundation, a building was erected and the first providers hired.In 1989, the Board of Directors sold the Mid-York Family Health Centers Association, Inc. to the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown, NY and Bassett formed the Bassett Medical Network, opening primary care centers in Hamilton and Sherburne. The assets from the sale of the equipment and buildings was used to form The Mid-York Foundation. Since 1990, the Mid-York Foundation has awarded grant funds to qualifying organizations in Hamilton and surrounding communities. Mid-York Foundation Grants The purpose of The Mid-York Foundation grant is to provide start-up or supplemental funding for various social and health care projects in the Central New York area. The Foundation has distributed grants to the following: community programs, youth programs, emergency services, senior citizen programs, libraries, medical & dental, day care, adult education, sports facilities, historical preservation, and more.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation requires applicants provide a copy of their 501(c)(3) or not-for-profit certificate.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not provide grants for the purpose of funding operating expenses of application organizations.The Foundation seldom makes grants to applicants in successive years.