Nonprofit Organization Annual Grant Awards

Mission: Help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals through grants in education, health, wellness, career and life skills.

Geographic Scope: Southern Tier counties of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates in New York State

Award Amount: Varies based on need and impact described by the nonprofit in the application (financial awards vary)

Focus Areas: Nonprofit organizations with specific programming that has a demonstrable, positive impact on the lives of girls and women in the community

Eligibility

Primary Criteria:

• Nonprofit organizations with missions compatible with the FFW mission
• Organizations with specific, demonstrable programming that positively impacts girls and women

Types of Programs Supported

Recent grant awards have:

• Assured girls can stay in school
• Provided educational opportunities for girls they may not otherwise have access to
• Supported the mental health needs of girls and women at critical points in their lives
• Provided safe spaces for healing and growth

Contact Information

• Address: Fund For Women of the Southern Tier, Inc., P.O. Box 777, Corning, NY 14830
• Phone: (607) 542-7558
• Email: info@ffwst.org
• Website: ffwst.org

Organization Background

Established in 2009, FFW is the first funding stream dedicated solely to helping improve the lives of girls and women residing in the Southern Tier counties. It is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization with an endowment designed to provide sustainable, dependable funding for years to come.

Application Process

1. Access the Application: Digital application available on the Community Foundation's website - scroll down to the Fund for Women Grants section
2. Complete the Application: Submit all required information through the digital portal, including detailed description of need and impact
3. Review Timeline: Applications undergo rigorous evaluation by a committee of dedicated women volunteers in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
4. Award Announcement: Grants are announced and awarded in the May/June timeframe following the application deadline

Key Details

• Deadline: March 1 (annual)
• Application Format: Digital submission through Community Foundation website
• Required Information: Description of specific programming, demonstrable impact on girls and women, need and projected outcomes
• Evaluation Process: Committee review with recommendations to FFW Board for fund dispersal