Strategic Project Grants

Strategic Project Grants is sponsored by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. These grants support programming and capital improvement projects that address a community need or deliver broad community benefit in Southern Chautauqua County. While not exclusively art-focused, art projects with significant community impact could be eligible.

Grants — Chautauqua Region Community Foundation The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards over $1. 5 million through competitive grant-making opportunities across a broad range of organizations and projects. Nonprofit 501 (c)(3) public organizations, municipalities, school districts and faith-based organizations located in or serving Southern Chautauqua County are eligible to apply.

All grant applications are reviewed by community volunteers and the Foundation’s Board of Directors The Community Foundation hosts several grant opportunities during the year, an overview of each can be found here. For more information and grant guidelines, click below. Supports emerging needs and one-time costs, such as purchases for program/service enhancement and modest capital improvements.

Open to faith-based organizations. Due: Bi-monthly; last Wednesday of even months Supports programming, operating, and capital improvement projects that seek to address a community need or deliver broad community benefit. Supports large scale programming or capital projects that address documented community needs or deliver significant economic impact.

Due: Pre-Applications due December 1; full applications by invitation Supports emerging needs and one-time costs, organizations serving Falconer, Kennedy, Ellington and Randolph NY communities. Open to faith-based organizations. To access the online grant application login onto the Chautauqua Grants website.

CRCF Supports Humane Society Capital Campaign CRCF recently approved a grant from the Fund for the Region to support the Chautauqua County Humane Society’s $7 million capital campaign.

Community Comes Together for Second Annual Jeep Jam and Ride with Randy Event The second annual Jeep Jam and Ride for Randy event brought together community members, riders, and supporters on August 17, 2025, for a day of fun, remembrance, and giving back — all in support of local charitable causes.

Community Volunteers Power Willow Creek Thrifty Treasures Store Opening in Clymer The Community Support Group of Southwestern NY (CSGSWNY) is delighted to announce a pivotal moment in their mission to serve local needs, marked by the upcoming launch of Willow Creek Thrifty Treasures, a new mission-based thrift store in Clymer.