Fund for Women
Deadline: 03/01/2012
Spring 2012 Community Grant Program
Deadline: 04/01/2012
TI-GER Fund
Deadline: 04/01/2012
Rose's Youth Philanthropists (RYP)
Deadline: 04/16/2012
Grants
Capital Requests
Capital Requests are intended for nonprofit organizations that seek funding to purchase or construct a new facility, renovate or add to a current facility, or purchase equipment with an expected useful life of at least 10 years. Capital Requests generally coincide with a large scale capital campaign.
- As a general rule, capital grants do not exceed 20% of the total capital campaign goal.
- Capital grants do not exceed three year payment schedules.
- No more than 50% of available capital funds is awarded to one organization in a given year.
- For construction or renovation projects, funds are not released until building permits are approved.
If your nonprofit organization requires capital for a small project (i.e. office equipment, roof, security system, siding, etc.) you may apply through the Community Grant Program fall and spring grantmaking cycle.
Application Procedures
- Applicants must complete a Capital Grant Application and attach all requested supporting documents. Applications will be accepted on or before February 1 each year.
- The Community Foundation may request a formal presentation from the applicant.
When should I apply?
The Community Foundation accepts applications postmarked by February 1 each year. It is recommended that organizations considering applying for a capital grant first contact the Program Officer prior to submitting an application.Who may apply?
Applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) organizations located in and serving the citizens of Chemung and/or Southeastern Steuben* counties, New York.Proposals from faith-based organizations will only be considered if: (1) service benefits all, regardless of religion; (2) service provided is not religious in nature; and (3) there is no proselytizing associated with the service.
What Activities are eligible for funding?
The grant review process includes consideration of the following objectives.Requests should:
- Serve a broad segment of the community*
- Assist those whose needs are not adequately met by existing services
- Promote cooperation among agencies and are developed in consultation with other agencies without duplicating services
- Enhance or improve the ability of an organization to be effective and self-sufficient
- Generate matching funds and in-kind donations from other sources
- Assure the viability of the organization
*Currently, no capital funds are available for programs that do not serve residents of Chemung County, New York.
Where should I send my Application?
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc301 South Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Questions? Contact the Program Officer at (607) 739-3900, or by e-mail.
