Small Community Fund grants

Small Community Fund grants is sponsored by Broom County, NY (Department of Planning). This fund helps smaller communities in Broom County, NY with projects that may not be eligible for other funding sources. An example project involved fire training facility improvements.

Community Improvement Grants | Broome County Community Improvement Grants Broome County Government has several grants available to municipalities, not for profit organizations, school districts and economic development organizations for the purposes of enhancing our communities, supporting economic development, establishing our area as a unique destination, and overall supporting our County goals as established in our Comprehensive Plan.

ALL COMMUNICATIONS ON GRANTS THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS SHOULD BE SENT TO COMMUNITYGRANTS@BROOMECOUNTYNY. GOV UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. If you are an awardee looking for information about payment of a current grant, scroll to "Payment Requests" the bottom of this page.

All grant applications must be submitted via email as directed under each grants guidelines. See below for more details. Hotel Motel (Occupancy Tax) Fund Grants Broome collects funds through the local Occupancy Tax, accumulated by means of a tax on stays at the County’s hotels and motels.

Municipalities and not for profit organizations may apply for these funds under two categories. The purpose of this fund is to support events, projects and programs that support the economic development, tourism and community improvement goals of the County and local communities. Small Community Fund Grants Thank you for your submissions for 2026!

Keep an eye for decisions early Summer Questions may be directed to 607-778-2414 or via email to communitygrants@broomecountyny. gov This fund supports small projects to enhance community character or smaller contributions that leverage other funds for larger projects. The intent of this program is to highlight the importance of our diverse communities.

Grants are available to municipalities and non-profit organizations ONLY. Non-profits must be registered as such with the US Internal Revenue Service and NYS Charities Bureau at the time of application. Private entities may not apply.

All applicants are responsible for reviewing eligible expenses prior to developing a proposed budget. Even if included in the submitted application, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the requested funds are eligible prior to making project expenditures if awarded.

2026 Small Community Fund Guidelines 2026 Small Community Fund Application Economic Development and Marketing Grants Projects are approved at bimonthly meetings of the grants committee. See guidelines for bimonthly deadlines. Grant applications must be submitted via email to communitygrants@broomecountyny.

gov This fund supports projects anywhere in the County that can demonstrate a positive impact on the local economy and tourism. These may be projects that bring in visitors from other areas, improve community character, or support efforts to leverage private investment, among others. These are accepted on a rolling basis but will be awarded twice annually.

See the Guidance document below for full details. Economic Development and Marketing Fund Guidelines Economic Development and Marketing Fund Application Beautification and Stewardship Grants Community Beautification and Environmental Stewardship Mini-Grants Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed at bimonthly meetings of the grants committee. Grant applications must be submitted via email to debra.

smith@broomecountyny. gov The Community Beautification & Environmental Stewardship Grant Program offers a range of grants based on project scope and funding availability. These are mini-grants of up to $2,500 open to communities, non-profits, and schools to encourage community beautification and environmental stewardship.

Eligible project opportunities must focus on one of the following: litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling, beautification, community greening- street plantings, composting, and community gardens. Beautification and Environmental Stewardship Guidelines Beautification and Environmental Stewardship Application Projects awarded will be pending official approval by the Legislature or Board of Acquisition and Contract (as applicable).

Payment will not be made until a contract is fully executed via the Broome County Law Department (or other approvals as applicable). Payment will NOT automatically be sent upon execution of a contract, but must be requested through submission of the following documentation. All applicants are responsible for reviewing eligible expenses prior to developing a proposed budget (see guidelines document for each program).

Even if included in the submitted application, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the requested funds are eligible prior to making project expenditures if awarded. Grantees may not make payment requests more than once per quarter as follows (Jan-Mar; Apr-Jun; July-Sept; Oct-Dec). Please note that payment time may vary and take a month or more for processing depending on staff time and workload.

Grantees should plan appropriately for delays. Any payment request must include the following: Community Improvement Grant Payment Request Form in an amount not to exceed the contracted grant amount.

Economic Development and Marketing Payment Request Form Small Community Fund Payment Request Form Beautification and Stewardship Payment Request Form Current W-9 Tax Form (unless already established as a vendor with Broome County) Backup documentation showing the costs that have been/will be paid with the grant.

This can consist of invoices from a contractor/supplier you are working with, final scope/fee for services, or some other official documentation outlining costs. In the event that the awardee has already expended funds, documentation of payment should be included. Since this may vary with each project, you may contact us with any questions.

Questions regarding payment requests can be directed to the Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development at (607) 778-2114 or communitygrants@broomecountyny. gov .

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