News Releases

The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected two new members. The following new members were appointed to serve their first three-year term beginning July 1, 2025:

In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the Central New York Community Foundation distributed $45,000 to nine nonprofit organizations serving residents of Cortland County. Each organization received a $5,000 grant.

The Central New York Community Foundation is welcoming three new Black Equity & Excellence Fund advisory council members: Karla Hall, Indaria Jones and Reverend DeCarto D. Draper. Jr.

Before Rosemary Bucci passed away, she named the Central New York Community Foundation the recipient of over $1.5 Million bequest to create the Bucci-Deserio Family Foundation.

Our new “Universal Application” offers students a streamlined way to apply for scholarships, transforming the process from an overwhelming task into a manageable one.

Nonprofit applicants are invited to submit grant proposals for enhancing their organization and better serving their community.

The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $682,050 in grants to local nonprofits. The following organizations received grants in December: