SCCF: Arts & Culture, Environment, Recreation, Community Development, Other Grants Cycle

The SCCF grants aim to enhance artistic offerings, preserve Steuben County's natural resources, and improve recreational access. These grants support nonprofit organizations in their mission to uplift community quality of life through collaborative projects. Eligible projects include those that foster community gathering and address root causes of local issues. Ineligibility includes projects funded solely by government or those that do not serve the community. This initiative seeks to enrich both the cultural and environmental landscape of the region.

For projects that increase the number and quality of artistic offerings in the community; promote the preservation/appreciation of Steuben County’s natural resources; improve access to and facilities available for recreation, such as parks, bike trails, walking paths, etc.; or develop the heart of the community and promote the gathering of local community members for collective action and relationship building.
What We Fund
Projects and programs intended to improve quality of life in Steuben County, with special consideration given to collaborative projects and those which consider and attempt to address root causes.
Projects that fit within a nonprofit organization’s mission and strategic plan, and that have support from their board demonstrated by board approved meeting minutes supporting the application.
Arts and Culture, Environment, Recreation, Community Development, Other
These grants are for:
Projects that increase the number and quality of artistic offerings in the communityProjects that promote the preservation/appreciation of Steuben County’s natural resourcesProjects that improve access to and the facilities available for recreation, such as parks, bike trails, walking paths, etc.Projects that develop the heart of the community and promote the gathering of local community members for collective action and relationship building

Eligibility

Who We Fund: Nonprofit organizations serving Steuben County. Requests may be approved for nonprofits headquartered outside Steuben County if a majority of the people benefitting from the grant funds reside in Steuben County. What We Fund: Projects and programs intended to improve quality of life in Steuben County, with special consideration given to collaborative projects and those which consider and attempt to address root causesProjects that fit within a nonprofit organization’s mission and strategic plan, and that have support from their board demonstrated by board approved meeting minutes supporting the application

Ineligibility

Organizations with outstanding grant reports due to SCCF
Organizations that do not serve Steuben County What We Do NOT Fund: Projects normally fully funded by government or schools
Religious activities that do not serve the community at large
Political organizations or campaigns
Projects that duplicate existing services without collaboration
Projects where SCCF is the sole funder
Requests for projects that have already occurred or debt reduction
Requests for a project that SCCF has funded for 3 consecutive years