Fall Community Grant Program
Deadline: 9/01/2010
TI-GER Fund
Deadline: 9/01/2010
Grants
Community Grants
The Community Grants Program is an open, competitive program through which grants are made to nonprofit organizations residing in and serving the citizens of Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties. Grants are made in both the fall and spring ranging from $2,000 to $20,000. The average grant is $7,500. A panel of community members review and recommend grant awards to the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Organizations may submit one application for funding per grant cycle.
When should I apply?
The Foundation accepts applications 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 12:00am eastern time March 1, 2010
Application: postmarked by April 1, 2010
Notification: mid-June 2010
Letter of Intent***required if submitting a proposal for $5,000+***
Community Grant Program Application (pdf)
Deadlines Fall Grant Cycle
Letter of Intent: submitted online or postmarked by 12:00am eastern time August 1, 2010
Application: postmarked by September 1, 2010
Notification: mid-November 2010
Letter of Intent*** required if submitting a proposal for +$5,000***
Community Grant Program Application (pdf)
Who may apply?
Registered 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 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?
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
307B East Water Street
Elmira NY 14901
Questions? Contact the Program Officer at 734-6412 or sep@communityfund.org
