The Community Grants Program is a grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes that funds nonprofit organizations whose programs make a positive impact on community needs in the Finger Lakes region. The program supports work in human services, arts and culture, education and youth, health, animal welfare, the environment, and civic affairs.

Funded programs must advance equity, demonstrate community impact, foster collaboration, and show creativity and sustainability. The Foundation prioritizes organizations that amplify underserved and economically diverse voices. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations residing in and serving residents of Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties.

Applications are accepted annually through an online portal.

Grants and Applications, Non-Profit We envision a thriving and enriching community for all . The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes works to address the current needs of the community through a multiple avenue approach to correct the problems that exist and find creative solutions to avoid the problems in the future.

We award grants to non-profit organizations whose programs make a positive impact on the needs and issues that face our community. The Community Foundation administers several competitive grant programs. Each program has a different focus along with geographic restrictions.

The grant guidelines and deadlines are publicized within each opportunity description below. Grant applications are accepted annually through our online grant portal. All grants are evaluated with the following funding priorities in mind: Advance equity – The voices of the underserved and economically diverse are important, and programs designed to foster access for community connections are a priority.

Funded programs will provide clearly stated goals for the incorporation of diverse cultures, philosophies, and experiences. Diversity should be present not only in program delivery but also in the leadership, mission, boards, and operations of the organization.

Community Impact – We support organizations whose work is guided by clear goals for the growth of individuals and communities in the areas of human services, arts and culture, education and youth, health, animal welfare, the environment, and civic affairs. Collaborate with community – We strive to create healthier conditions for people in our community by collectively improving and developing them together.

We believe in authentic community relationships. Innovation and creativity – We support promising solutions whose results may be unpredictable. Sustainability – We encourage proposals that will use awarded funds to strengthen their capacity and expertise to serve our most underserved.

For more information on the grants process, please contact the Vice President of Programs at ses@communityfund. org Grantee Tools & Resources We look for community members to volunteer as grant reviewers for the foundation’s largest grant cycle, the Community Grant Program.

A group of 18-20 diverse mix of community volunteers, civic and nonprofit professionals, business leaders, and educators with unique knowledge and experiences are needed to help guide the Community Foundation’s grantmaking. Experience evaluating grant applications is helpful but is not required. For further information on the grants process, please contact the Vice President of Programs at ses@communityfund.

org Grant Reviewer Application The Community Grants Program is an open, competitive program for nonprofits that reside in and serve the residents of Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties. Grants are made in the summer in the areas of the arts, culture, education, youth, environment, animals, human services, and capacity building.

Program Grant Award Range: $2,000 – $20,000 General Operating Total Award Range: $20,000 – $40,000 Central Christian Church Fund The Central Christian Church Fund at the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes supports protestant governed human service organizations providing services in Chemung County, with funding priority given to programs supporting child care and parenting resources, elder care, hospice care, and substance abuse treatment.

Award Amount: $1000-$5000 Mini grants are designed to fund new programs and projects that are small in scale, meet an unanticipated need or opportunity, or fall outside of our larger funding cycles. Programs that are annual or ongoing do not meet the criteria for application.

Programs or projects that are emergent – could not have been predicted or planned for, is an unforeseen or unexpected event signifying a new or pressing problem that needs to be addressed quickly, will receive funding priority.

Award Amount: $100 to $1,500 The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier focuses on grants that help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals through grants in the areas of education, health, wellness, career, and life skills.

Award Amount: Up to $2500 for individuals; amount varies for non-profit organizations The Keuka Area Fund provides grants to registered 501(c)(3) organizations that serve residents of the communities surrounding Keuka Lake and protect the physical environment of the region.

Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP) Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP) is a regional youth grants committee requesting proposals from organizations that impact youth in a wide variety of fields in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties. The S. Roberts Rose Fund was established at the Community Foundation of the Elmira- Corning and the Finger Lakes in order to give youth a voice at the grantmaking table.

RYP offers grants of $200-2000 to local youth-serving organizations. Award Amount: $200-$2,000 The Elmo M. Royce Fund grants funds to non-profit organizations whose programs support youth activities and recreational programs for the youth of Schuyler County, New York and is a component fund at the Community Foundation.

In May of 2003 HSBC Bank transferred the management of the Elmo M. Royce Youth Fund to the Community Foundation. Award Amount: $100-$2,000 Elmo M.

Royce Camperships The Elmo Royce Benevolent Fund is an endowment fund that makes grants to support camperships for children from Schuyler County. Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services Grants from The Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services Fund support not-for-profit projects, programs, and organizations working to improve the quality of life of Steuben County youth.

Preference will be given to grants focusing on youth in the Bath Area. Award Amount: $5,000 – $25,000 The Harold and Winnie Watts Brand Park Trust The Harold and Winnie Watts Brand Park Trust was formed with the purpose of providing academic scholarship programming, projects, improvements, and operations for Brand Park in Elmira, NY, and secondarily the Southside of the City of Elmira and Town of Southport.

The Schuyler County Fund provides grants to registered 501c3 organizations that serve the residents Schuyler County. Award Amount: $500-$2,000 Twin Tiers Christian Service Fund The Twin Tiers Christian Service Fund provides two grant opportunities for individuals and nonprofit organizations residing and/or providing services in Chemung and adjacent counties. Award Amount: up to $2500 Kerr Mesner, Ph.

D (he/him) Kerr Mesner, Ph. D (he/him) is a consultant, facilitator, spiritual director, and the owner of Heart Story Consulting. Dr. Mesner is also a queer/transgender scholar, performing artist, and activist.

He completed his Ph. D. in Education at the University of British Columbia, Canada, and taught for several years in Education and Women’s/Trans/Queer Studies.

Through his company Heart Story Consulting , he supports nonprofits, schools, and higher ed institutions in creating spaces that honor diversity, with a particular focus on the work of celebrating gender diversity. Kerr believes deeply in the power of local community to connect, inspire, and create change. www.

heartstoryconsulting. com . Malia’Kekia Nicolini (‘oia/she/they) Malia’Kekia Nicolini (‘oia/she/they) is kanaka maoli , they received their inoa (name) traditionally from an inoa po (mothers dream) that held both an inoa ho’ailona (symbol) and their inoa ulaleo (ancestors voice).

Malia’Kekia is an artistic director, speaker, arts curriculum designer, consultant, and gratitude enthusiast. ‘Oia is the Co-Founder of Play Pathways Initiative specializing in teaching play-based strategies for the realms of education and business. Malia’Kekia is also the BOLD Co-Chair (Building Opportunity for Leadership and Development) for the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 1.

Training includes: artEquity’s BIPOC Leadership Circle, Arts & Cultural Organization Management (Harvard), BFA (Music Theater). Malia’Kekia weaves all of their experience together to empower dreams and create sustainability towards a play-integrated world. www.

playpathways. com Grant Reviewer Information We envision a thriving and enriching community for all . The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes works to address the current needs of the community through a multiple avenue approach to correct the problems that exist and find creative solutions to avoid the problems in the future.

We award grants to non-profit organizations whose programs make a positive impact on the needs and issues that face our community. To do this, we look for community members to volunteer as grant reviewers for the foundation’s largest grant cycle, the Community Grant Program.

A group of 18-20 diverse mix of community volunteers, civic and nonprofit professionals, business leaders, and educators with unique knowledge and experiences are needed to help guide the Community Foundation’s grantmaking. Experience evaluating grant applications is helpful but is not required. View and download the grant reviewer position description here.

To be considered for the volunteer role of grant reviewer, please fill out an application. Questions? Please reach out to Sara Shaut, Vice President of Programs by emailing ses@communityfund.

org Leadership Advancement Award This sabbatical funding program provides the opportunity for executive directors to step fully away from day-to-day work responsibilities. During the leader’s absence, other staff will maintain operations and work with board members, committees, volunteers, and each other to assure the returning executive is not overwhelmed with tasks upon their return.

Executive Directors (or equivalent position such as President or CEO) with at least ten years of paid service to their current organization. The sabbatical period must be two to three months to be considered for funding. Organization represented must meet the following criteria: Include Chemung County NY in their service area but can reach a larger regional audience.

Have a DEIB plan that includes board composition and operational goals. Recipient of a Community Foundation grant within the prior five years. Have staff in place that can assume duties associated with the executive’s absence that will benefit from an opportunity to assume some of the executive duties to bolster their own leadership development.

Continue to pay the executive their full salary, including all benefits, during the sabbatical period. Selection and Participant Follow-Up Selection and Participant Follow-Up Applications are due November 1 and notification will be made by December 1. Members of the Community Foundation staff and board will serve on the selection committee.

If an applicant that meets all the stated criteria is not selected, they are encouraged to re-apply. Successful applicants cannot re-apply within ten years. At the end of the sabbatical period, the executive will provide the Community Foundation with a brief written overview of the experience that includes: Three personal and three professional takeaways for the future.

One “big picture” moment of clarity regarding the mission and/or operation of their organization. One piece of advice for other executive directors in these three categories: new (1-2 years), experienced (3-8 years), and seasoned (9 years or more.) Up to $10,000 will be awarded.

These funds can be used for the following expenses: Costs associated with airfare and lodging during travel, but not meals or other personal expenses. Costs associated with personal development opportunities, such as retreats or workshops, that would not otherwise qualify as traditional staff development expenses. Stipends for staff assuming additional responsibilities.

Fees associated with temporary contracted services directly related to fulfilling executive role. Applications will be due November 1 and notification will be made by December 1. Applicants will provide a written plan to detail how they will spend their time away from the organization and what they hope to accomplish.

Travel is highly encouraged. Other application materials will include: Proof that the organization meets the stated criteria. Letters of support from at least one board member and one staff member.

Travel plans and expenses. Expenses associated with executive absence. This can include stipends for other staff members or contracted organizational support.

Download the sabbatical budget here . Summary of how duties will be re-assigned during the executive absence. Twin Tiers Christian Service Fund The Twin Tiers Christian Service Fund provides two grant opportunities to support holistic and spiritual living for either residents or nonprofit organizations in Chemung and adjacent counties.

The Twin Tiers Christian Holistic Living Grant provides grants up to $2500 to education, healthcare, and/or human service organizations in Chemung and adjacent counties. The grant may be used for events and programming that encompass a holistic living component. Funding may also support staff training in spiritual practices that will ultimately support and enhance their work in the community.

The Twin Tiers Christian Moving Up Grant provides funding support for individuals up to $500 who require financial assistance for basic needs, additional training/certifications, or other programs and services that will ultimately support and enhance their physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.. The Twin Tiers Christian Service Fund accepts grant requests with a rolling deadline throughout the year.

Individuals and/or organizations may submit requests for funding up to $2,500 (nonprofits) or $500 (individuals) through an online application. Notification of a grant award can be expected within 30 days after submitting. Please make sure you’ve allowed plenty of time between submission, internal review, and notification of a grant, and the timing of your training, program and/or event.

Applications: rolling deadline, applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Notification: no more than 30 days from submission Individuals and/or nonprofit organizations may apply. Organization’s must be a registered 501(c)3 or have a fiscal sponsor.

Individual/Nonprofit must be located in and serving the citizens of Chemung and/or adjacent counties of Upstate, New York. Grants are evaluated based on the availability of funds and community priorities. Where should I send my application?

Grant Applications are submitted online by using the online application form. If you don’t already have a profile within the online grant system you will need to create one. Once you’ve created a profile, you will be able to click Apply from the menu on the top of the page and then scroll through the available grant opportunities to select the Twin Tiers Christian Service Holistic Living or Moving Up grant.

To view a pdf of the applications, click below: Nonprofit Organizations: Twin Tiers Christian Moving Up Grant Individuals: Twin Tiers Christian Holistic Living Grant To begin your application, click on the button below. Questions? Contact the Vice President of Programs at 739-3900 or ses@communityfund.

org. Finland Education Experience: June 5-13, 2023 Finland is widely considered to have the most effective educational system in the world. Sending a large group of local PreK through grade 12 teachers and staff to learn directly from their Finnish counterparts would be a community grant investment with the potential to impact generations of local students.

It would also create new relationships among local educators in the short-term that would deepen partnerships between schools and districts. The application process is open to educators in Chemung County that meet the following criteria: Bachelor’s degree or higher in education. Master’s degree preferred if appropriate.

3 or more years of full-time experience in public and/or private PreK-12 education 3 reference letters. At least one from a supervisor or school administrator, one from a peer, and one from a parent or student. Essay detailing why they would like to be a part of this experience and their career plans Teachers can also be nominated by other district staff and administrators.

Travel to NYC by charter bus for a direct flight to Oulu. Welcome to Finland! Arrive in time for dinner and to unpack and catch up on sleep.

Begin Finnish Education Study Tour – Gain an inclusive picture of Finnish education and the latest innovations in the field of education. Visit schools at all levels, observe in classrooms and speak to leaders, teachers, and students about the subjects represented on the trip. Expert session on Early Childhood Education.

Visit a daycare center, comprehensive school, and primary school.

Today the focus will be on the Finish curriculum and development of Learning Spaces, Science Education, STE(A)M and robotics and visit different schools in Oulu as well as an engaging discussion with local teachers Visit the University of Oulu to research teacher training and competence development at the LEAF Laboratory, which focuses on the future of education Fly to Helsinki for Helsinki city tour Tour Suomenlinna Fortress – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel back to NYC and ultimately home by charter bus.

Selection and Participant Follow-Up Selection and Participant Follow-Up A panel of board members and community volunteers would review and select participants based on the materials submitted by applicants and the desire to create a diverse cohort based • Type of educator (i.e., grade level, special education, arts) Participants will be required to document the experience in real-time through journaling, video, audio, interviews, and other tactics.

These experiences will be archived, summarized, and made After the trip, participants will work in groups to develop a presentation of learning for various district subcommittees. Examples of subcommittees include but are not limited to, groups focusing on curriculum, social/emotional learning, and fostering psychologically safe and affirming classrooms/schools.

Content should connect to the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework and the New York State Board of Regents’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework and Policy Statement. The goal will be to turn these presentations into recommendations by mid-August 2023 for potential implementation in the 2023-2024 school year.

In January 2024, participants will be surveyed to determine any changes they have made in their classrooms as a result of the learning opportunity and assess the relationships The cost is $5192 per participant is covered entirely for 25 Chemung County educators and includes the following: ● Round trip airfare on Finnair ● Double hotel accommodations ● Private transportation as per itinerary ● Five days of academic education and Finnish culture program ● Helsinki cultural experiences ● English Speaking tour manager during the tour The Community Foundation is covering the entire cost of 25 Chemung County educators.

School districts have agreed fund the expenses associated with substitute teachers and participating administrators. Applications will be accepted between November 18, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Applicants or those wishing to nominate an educator, will need to complete the online application.

Teachers can also be nominated by other district staff and administrators. In addition to some basic questions, you’ll also need to provide: 3 reference letters. At least one from a supervisor or school administrator, one from a peer, and one from a parent or student.

Essay detailing why they would like to be a part of this experience and their career plans Grant Process, Schedule and Reporting To apply for a grant from one of the Community Foundation’s competitive grant cycles, please login to our online portal to access current applications. Grant applications are accepted annually. Guidelines and deadlines are publicized within each opportunity description.

Each proposal is reviewed by a panel of community members and formally approved by the foundation’s Board of Directors. Awards are determined based on the proposals value to the residents and communities of the Finger Lakes region as well as availability of funding, quality and vision presented in the application.

For further information on the grants process, please contact the Vice President of Programs Registered 501(c)(3) organizations. 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 ineligible for funding?

The Community Foundation generally does not make grants from unrestricted funds for the following: Annual campaigns, special event fundraisers or sponsorships 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) Competitive Grant Cycle Schedule Community Foundation administers eight main competitive grant cycles per year.

Rose’s Youth Philanthropists Fund for Women of the Southern Tier Central Christian Churches Fund Elmo Royce Youth Fund & Camperships Community Grant Program – Program & General Operating Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services Grantees receiving $2,000 or more in competitive grant funds from at least one competitive program are required to submit a grant follow-up report.

Grantees have at least one full year from the date of notification to complete the stated objectives in the application. The report process is designed to help our nonprofit partners share successes and opportunities for growth. If you have any questions about the reporting process or timeframe, please contact the Vice President of Programs at sep@communityfund.

org. Grant follow-up reports can be found by logging in to the online portal and accessed on your applicant dashboard. Reports are due October 1 every year.

Reports require a final budget report that can be downloaded here: Follow-Up Budget Form This form is an Excel file. Download and save this form to your desktop, complete it in full, save (as a PDF if you can), and upload into your application. Program/Project Budget Template This form is an Excel file.

Download and save this form to your desktop, complete it in full, save (as a PDF if you can), and upload into your application. The Community Foundation has transitioned to making grant payments via Automatic Deposits (ACH) directly into the Organizations banking institution. If Community Foundation does not have an ACH form for the Organization or the Organization’s banking information has changed , follow these steps: 2.

Fill out completely and save the form to your desktop 3. If the organization has recently received a grant award and we do not have a form on file, upload the ACH form into the Grant Agreement & Acceptance Procedures process within the online grant system. If the organization needs to update the ACH form that is on file, please email the new form to Sara at ses@communityfund.

org. The Schuyler County Fund at the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes provides a vehicle for individuals, families, and businesses to invest in the residents of Schuyler County and to protect the physical environment of the region. The Community Foundation is a public charity that encourages funding requests from non-profit tax-exempt programs.

Schuyler County Fund Guidelines The Foundation accepts applications for the Schuyler County Fund once per year. Organizations may submit one application per funding cycle. Application: Submitted April 3, 2025 Applicants must be registered 501(c)3 organizations.

Only projects serving the citizens of Schuyler County may be considered. What activities are not eligible for funding?

The Schuyler County Fund does not make grants for the following activities: Annual campaigns, special event fundraisers or sponsorships Political or partisan purposes Activities taking place before grant decisions are made Deficit funding or debt retirement Applications to the Schuyler County Fund will now be accepted through the online grant management system, Foundant Lifecycle Manager. The first step will be to create a new account.

You only need to do this once. If you’ve applied for other grants managed by the Community Foundation using the online system, please log on using your email and password. All applications must include a completed project budget and expense form.

This form is a fillable PDF. In addition, the online application will ask you to upload your organizations operating budget for the current year. Project Budget & Expense Form * Download and save this form to your desktop, complete it in full, save (as a PDF if you can), and upload into your application.

Questions? Contact the Vice President of Programs at (607) 739-3900, or by email at sep@communityfund. org .

Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services Grants from The Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services Fund support not-for-profit projects, programs, and organizations working to improve the quality of life of Steuben County youth. Preference will be given to grants focusing on youth in the Bath Area.

Edith Saxton Fund Grant Guidelines The Foundation accepts applications to the Edith Saxton Youth Services Fund once per year. .

Application Deadline: September 15 Notification: November-December Applicants must be non-profit organizations serving the youth and: located in and providing services in Bath, NY, located in Steuben County classified as nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; or publicly supported organizations such as school districts and municipalities The Community Foundation accepts grant applications to its Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services through an online application system, Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager.

The first step will be to create a new account. You only need to do this once. If you’ve applied for other grants managed by the Community Foundation using the online system, please log on using your email and password.

Instructions for use of the online application system: Grant Application Tutorial What activities are not eligible for funding? Organizations may not submit more than one application for funding at a time. The Edith Saxton Fund generally does not make grants for the following: Political or partisan purposes Activities taking place before grant decisions are made Deficit funding or debt retirement Questions?

Contact the Vice President of Programs at (607) 739-3900, or by email at ses@communityfund. org . Elmo M.

Royce Camperships The Elmo M. Royce Benevolent Fund is an endowment fund that makes grants to support camperships for children from Schuyler County. Camperships are available annually for any youth residing in Schuyler County and are to be used to support youth with financial need who would like to attend summer camp.

Camps include organized youth activities as well as camps administered by religious or other youth serving organizations. The Elmo M. Royce Committee accepts applications once a year: April 16.

Awards will be made within 6 weeks from the deadline. Deadline to apply: postmarked by April 16, 2024 Applicants must be any youth who currently reside in Schuyler County. Where should I send my application?

Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Questions? Contact the Vice President of Programs at (607) 739-3900, or by email at sep@communityfund. org .

The Elmo M. Royce Fund grants funds to non-profit organizations whose programs support youth activities and recreational programs for the youth of Schuyler County, New York and is a component fund at the Community Foundation. In May of 2003 HSBC Bank transferred the management of the Elmo M.

Royce Youth Fund to the Community Foundation. In addition, the Elmo M. Royce Fund also provides Camperships – camp scholarships – to youth living in Schuyler County who demonstrate a financial need.

Camps may include but are not limited to organized summer youth activities, camps administered by religious organizations, 4-H camp, camps hosted by colleges and universities, etc. The Elmo M. Royce Advisory Committee accepts applications twice per year: April 3 and October 5. * Awards will be made within 6 weeks from the deadline.

Applicants must be non-profit organizations serving the youth of Schuyler County, New York. What activities are not eligible for funding? Organizations may not submit more than one application for funding at a time.

The Elmo M. Royce Fund generally does not make grants for the following: Political or partisan purposes Activities taking place before grant decisions are made Deficit funding or debt retirement Where should I send my application? Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Questions?

Contact the Vice President of Programs at (607) 739-3900, or by email at sep@communityfund. org . Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP) Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP) is a regional youth grants committee requesting proposals from organizations that impact youth in a wide variety of fields in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties.

The S. Roberts Rose Fund was established at the Community Foundation of the Elmira- Corning and the Finger Lakes in order to give youth a voice at the grantmaking table. RYP offers grants of $200-2000 to local youth-serving organizations.

Rose’s Youth Philanthropists (RYP) is a regional youth grants committee requesting proposals from organizations that impact youth in a wide variety of fields in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties. The S. Roberts Rose Fund was established at the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes in order to give youth a voice at the grantmaking table.

RYP is a responsive grantmaking opportunity designed to empower RYP members to review, score and recommend grant proposals that provide meaningful impact in the community.

Submission of proposals that include activities that involve youth to address community need through involvement in arts (dance, drama, creative arts, music writing etc.), advocacy programs, educational classes, mentoring /tutoring, outdoor experiences, “real-life” learning experiences, service learning and treatment services are encouraged.

Areas of specific interest to RYP are: issues related to literacy among all ages of youth, stability and safety in the home, and mental health. The S. Roberts Rose Fund provides financial support for projects, programs and/or activities that serve youth in such areas as human services, arts and culture, education and youth, health, the environment and civic affairs.

Previous grants have ranged from $200 to $2000. $8,000 will be awarded in the upcoming grant cycle. All programs that receive RYP funds will be subject to an evaluation within one year of the grant date.

Rose's Youth Philanthropists Grant Guidelines Program/Project Budget Template Application Question List Who is eligible to receive a grant?

Rose’s Youth Philanthropists support a wide variety of projects but does restrict itself to organizations: located in or providing services to residents of Chemung and SE Steuben Counties classified as nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; or publicly supported organizations such as school districts and municipalities who have submitted a grant evaluation for any completed program previously funded by the Community Foundation RYP Grantmaking Objectives Involve youth in the development and implementation of the project, program and/or activity Increase community involvement and volunteerism among youth Promote values of personal responsibility in youth Provide an avenue for internal exploration and personal empowerment of youth Respect and promote diversity Support intervention and prevention of social problems Support and encourage youth creativity Develop civic and public pride in youth RYP requests proposals from organizations that impact youth in a wide variety of fields in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties.

Questions? Contact the Vice President of Programs at (607) 739-3900, or by email at ses@communityfund. org .

The Keuka Area Fund provides grants to registered 501(c)(3) organizations that serve residents of the communities surrounding Keuka Lake and protect the physical environment of the region. Funding requests for programs of non-profit organizations should: We address the current needs of the community through a multiple avenue approach to correct the problems that exist and find creative solutions to avoid the problems in the future.

The Community Foundation looks at the holistic needs in the community, including education, arts, infrastructure, animals, the environment, and wellness. Our priorities align with our values that we hope to model together with our nonprofit partners. Our priorities also guide the application review, so we encourage