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
TI-GER Fund
The TI-GER Fund provides grants to registered 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the residents of the greater Corning area. Programs and projects must be of a charitable purpose in the areas of education, youth, health and human services, and/or civic engagement. Grants are made in the fall and spring ranging from $500-$5000.
Organizations may submit one application for funding per grant cycle.
When should I apply?
The Foundation accepts application twice per year. Organizations submitting a proposal for $5,000 or more in funding must submit a letter explaining the program to be funded and the amount requested - a letter of intent - four weeks before the application deadline. You may use the electronic letter of intent form available on our website for your submission.Deadlines Spring Grant Cycle
Letter of intent: submitted online or postmarked by close of business March 1, 2012.
Application: postmarked by April 1, 2012
Notification: mid-June 2012
Letter of Intent*** required if submitting a proposal for $5,000+***
Ti-Ger Fund Guidelines & Application (pdf)
Deadlines Fall Grant Cycle
Letter of intent: submitted online or postmarked by close of business August 1, 2012.
Application: postmarked by September 1, 2012
Notification: mid-November 2012
Letter of Intent*** required if submitting a proposal for $5,000+***
Ti-Ger Fund Guidelines & Application
Who may apply?
Registered 501(c)(3) organizations located in and serving the citizens of the greater Corning area, 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 NOT eligible for funding?
The Community Foundation generally does not make grants from unrestricted funds for the following:
- Annual campaigns, special event fundraisers or sponsorships
- Religious purposes
- Political or partisan purposes
- Activities taking place before grant decisions are made
- Trips for schools or clubs
- Deficit funding or debt retirement
- Individuals (except through scholarships for education)
Where should I send my Application?
The TI-GER Fund
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
301 South Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Questions? Contact the Program Officer at 739-3900, or sep@communityfund.org
