The Cayuga Community Fund is a geographically-specific fund administered by the Central New York Community Foundation. This philanthropic initiative serves as a collection of gifts from many donors who are committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of life for residents of Cayuga County through a permanent charitable endowment. Grants are awarded annually to aid vital programs in the fields of arts & culture, environment & animals, education, human services, health and civic affairs.

The Cayuga Community Fund is the union of many gifts, big and small, by those who want to give back to their community. Tax-deductible gifts may be made in various ways. You may contribute online with a credit card or checks, made out to Central New York Community Foundation with “Cayuga Community Fund” written in the memo line, may be sent to: Central New York Community Foundation, 431 East Fayette Street, Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13202.

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We accept applications from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations in Cayuga County seeking to fund innovative projects in the areas of: arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, human services and the environment.

2024 Dates

  • Begins Accepting Applications: February 12, 2024
  • Application Deadline: April 12, 2024
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Since 2010, we have been awarding impactful grants that make a difference for Cayuga County residents. View our previous grants.

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In addition to its unrestricted community fund, the Cayuga Community Fund is comprised of component field-of-interest funds that also serve the needs of Cayuga County.

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2023-2024 Leadership Council

Donna Adams
Susan Marteney
Diane (Dee Dee) Schenck (Chair)
Vivian Cunningham
Grant Kyle
Linda MacKay
Diane (Dolly) Donnelley
Ally Colvin

News & Stories

News Releases February 20, 2024

Cayuga Fund Now Accepting 2024 Grant Applications

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

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News Releases June 28, 2023

Cayuga Community Fund Distributes More Than $85,000 in Grants

The Cayuga Community Fund has announced its 2023 grant recipients.

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News Releases June 23, 2022

Cayuga Fund Distributes More than $84,000 in Grants

The Cayuga Community Fund has announced its 2022 grant recipients.

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News Releases February 15, 2022

Cayuga Fund Now Accepting Grant Applications

Grants must directly benefit the residents of Cayuga County.

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News Releases June 23, 2021

Cayuga Fund Distributes More than $73,000 in Grants

The Cayuga Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation, awarded ...

News Releases March 1, 2021

Cayuga Community Fund is Now Accepting Grant Applications

The Cayuga Community Fund anticipates awarding approximately $70,000 in grant funding this year.

Gardeners happily work at the Boces Garden.
Topics December 17, 2020

Calvary Food Pantry/BOCES Food Partnership Garden

The Calvary Food Pantry of Central New York is an emergency food pantry that has ...

A view of the tree and plaques at the Anne Frank Garden in Cayuga County.
Topics December 17, 2020

Southern Cayuga Anne Frank Tree Project

“It’s a very meaningful place for someone to just come and visit, learn about Anne ...

This stack of books will help Seymour Library patrons understand greening their home.
Topics December 17, 2020

Seymour Library Makes It Easy for Cayuga Residents to “Go Green”

Library card holders can borrow both the books and monitors similarly to how they borrow ...

News Releases February 20, 2024

Cayuga Fund Now Accepting 2024 Grant Applications

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

cayuga grants 2023
News Releases June 28, 2023

Cayuga Community Fund Distributes More Than $85,000 in Grants

The Cayuga Community Fund has announced its 2023 grant recipients.

Cayuga Community Fund Logo
News Releases June 23, 2022

Cayuga Fund Distributes More than $84,000 in Grants

The Cayuga Community Fund has announced its 2022 grant recipients.

Cayuga Community Fund Logo
News Releases February 15, 2022

Cayuga Fund Now Accepting Grant Applications

Grants must directly benefit the residents of Cayuga County.

Cayuga Community Fund Logo
News Releases June 23, 2021

Cayuga Fund Distributes More than $73,000 in Grants

The Cayuga Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation, awarded ...

News Releases March 1, 2021

Cayuga Community Fund is Now Accepting Grant Applications

The Cayuga Community Fund anticipates awarding approximately $70,000 in grant funding this year.

Gardeners happily work at the Boces Garden.
Topics December 17, 2020

Calvary Food Pantry/BOCES Food Partnership Garden

The Calvary Food Pantry of Central New York is an emergency food pantry that has ...

A view of the tree and plaques at the Anne Frank Garden in Cayuga County.
Topics December 17, 2020

Southern Cayuga Anne Frank Tree Project

“It’s a very meaningful place for someone to just come and visit, learn about Anne ...

This stack of books will help Seymour Library patrons understand greening their home.
Topics December 17, 2020

Seymour Library Makes It Easy for Cayuga Residents to “Go Green”

Library card holders can borrow both the books and monitors similarly to how they borrow ...

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