Cayuga County Participatory Budgeting

1. Process Design: We are partnering with a consultant and community leaders to create the rules and engagement plan.
2. Brainstorm Ideas: Through meetings and online tools, residents will share and discuss ideas for projects.
3. Develop Proposals: Groups of volunteers will develop the ideas into feasible proposals.
4. Vote: Volunteers vote on the proposals that most serve the community’s needs.
5. Fund Winning Project: The Community Foundation will fund the winning idea(s) with a pool of $75,000 in grant dollars.

Cayuga COUNTY – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sessions 1 & 2 | September 1 & 2, 5-7:30pm
Location: Booker T. Washington Center (23 Chapman Ave, Auburn NY 13021)
REGISTER HERE

Session 3 – Proposal Presentation Night | Sep 30, 2026– 5:30-7:30pm
Via Zoom
REGISTRATION TO OPEN ON SEPTEMBER 3

Session 4 – Vote Night | October 1, 2026 – 5-7:30pm
Location: Schweinfurth Art Center (205 Genesee St, Auburn NY 13021)
REGISTRATION TO OPEN ON SEPTEMBER 3

Voting day information will be available soon.

Proposal information will be available soon!

If you need transportation to and from the sessions please contact Sue Van Epps, suevanepps@yahoo.com or call 315-253-0996.