Cortland 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.

CORTLAND COUNTY – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SESSION 1 & 2: Topic Ideas & Voting 

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 & Thursday, August 6, 2026

• In-Person Event | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Truxton Academy
• REGISTER HERE

SESSION 3: Proposal Presentation Night *Registration Opens August 7th!

Wednesday, August 19th

• Virtual Event | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Zoom Link to be provided

SESSION 4: Voting & Celebration Night *Registration Opens August 7th!

Thursday, August 20th

• In-Person | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Center for the Arts, Homer (72 S Main St, Homer NY 13077)

Voting day information will be available soon.

Proposal information will be available soon!

If you need transportation to and from the sessions please complete the registration form or contact mobility@cortlandcountyny.gov or 607-756-3416 or 607-758-5569