Cayuga Community Fund
/OVERVIEW: The Cayuga Community Fund supports education, health, social services, the arts, civic and environmental concerns, and the preservation of historic resources in Cayuga County, New York.
IP TAKE: This is one of the local community foundation’s largest and most active affiliate funds; it considers nearly every nonprofit need at the Cayuga County level in New York state only. It is also an approachable and transparent funder, and clearly outlines its application process and grants deadlines.
PROFILE: Established in 2008, the Cayuga Community Fund is a geographic-specific fund that is administered by the Central New York Community Foundation. However, the foundation has its own leadership council comprised of local community members to make grant decisions. This fund is a source of permanent charitable money that is available to nonprofits that served Cayuga County, New York. Grantmaking areas of interests include education, health, social services, the arts, civic and environmental concerns, and the preservation of historic resources.
Grants for Public Health and Access, K-12 Education, Arts and Culture, Wildlife and Animal Welfare, Environment, and Community Development
This fund’s advisory committee looks to support innovative programs that address local problems. It gives priority to capacity-building activities and to new projects, as opposed to ongoing projects and programs. Funding topics of interest are broad. However, it does not support annual operating budgets, sectarian purposes, medical or academic research, endowments, or loans or assistance to individuals. The foundation also has two component funds that are field-of-interest funds that serve the needs of the county. The Cayuga Health Association Fund is a health legacy fund that addresses local health and nutrition needs. Meanwhile, the Dr. Henry Romano Fund for Children carries on the legacy of an Auburn physician and supports children with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities through treatment, early intervention, and necessary equipment.
View the funder’s website to learn more about past grantees.
Important Grant Details
Foundation grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000. Grantmaking is restricted to nonprofits that serve the communities of Cayuga County, New York.
The fund accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits, and the annual deadline is typically around April 15. Grantseekers must use the online grant application system to apply for grants. Direct general questions to the foundation staff at 315-422-9538 or CayugaGrants@cnycf.org.
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