When should I apply?

The deadlines and overall funding strategy for grants for the environment are the same as the Community Grants Program, however, information requested on the application are more relevant to environmental work.

Deadlines Spring Grant Cycle

Letter of Intent Deadline: Submitted online or postmarked by close of business March 1, 2012
Application Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2012
Notification: mid-June 2012

Letter of Intent ***required if submitting a proposal for $5,000+***
Grants for the Environment (pdf)

Deadlines Fall Grant Cycle

Letter of Intent Deadline: Submitted online or postmarked by close of business August 1, 2012
Application Deadline: Postmarked by September 1, 2012
Notification: mid-November 2012

Letter of Intent *** required if submitting a proposal for $5,000+***
Grants for the Environment Application (pdf) 

Organizations may submit one application for funding per grant cycle.

Who may apply?

Applicants must be 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.
301 South Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845

Questions? Contact the Program Officer at 739-3900, or sep@communityfund.org