Application Process & Guidelines
The Community Grant program has guidelines designed to furnish you with the information necessary to apply for a Central New York Community Foundation grant. These guidelines offer general direction, and are not a guaranteed prescription for success in obtaining a grant. Ultimately, each proposal is evaluated on its potential value to Onondaga or Madison County; funding available for disbursement; and the quality of planning, leadership, support and vision expressed in the application.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the program staff to discuss proposal ideas before submitting an application. We invite you to download the full guidelines and application form below to read and fill in on your computer.

Community Grantmaking  Deadlines            Application & Guidelines (New for 2011!)
April 6, 2012
Decision Date: June 20, 2012
 Community Grant Guidelines (PDF)
July 6, 2012
Decision Date: October 3, 2012
 Community Grant Application (PDF)


 



Please note the new requirements for Arts and Culture Organizations

Our 85th Anniversary
The Central New York Community Foundation is celebrating its 85th Anniversary with various celebrations and grantmaking opportunities over the course of 2012.

The CNY85 Giving Project

The CNY85 Giving Project will award grants to projects that are addressing Central New York's greatest needs. Winners will be decided by public vote. Learn More

The CNY85 Collaborative Impact Prize
The CNY85 Collaborative Impact Prize will award a special one-time grant of $85,000 to a project will that support the implementation of an innovative, collaborative, cross-sector solution to a critical community issue. Learn More
Contact Us
If you have Grantmaking questions or would like to schedule a grant information meeting, please contact David Kilpatrick.
Mark Your Calendar
Community Grant Deadlines
April 6, 2012
   Decision Date: June 20, 2012
July 6, 2012
   Decision Date: October 3, 2012
Learn More
Newsletter

Spring 2012 Smart Giving

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Annual Report


Read descriptions of each of our funds.

Contact us to request a hard copy of our Annual Report.