The following application deadlines apply to our Community Grantmaking, affiliate fund and other grantmaking programs. Check back often for more deadlines as they are established.

2024 Deadlines:

  • Cortland Bright Ideas – Application Deadline: February 21, 2024
    For more information, click here.
  • Community Grants – Application Deadline: March 8, 2024 (Spring)
    For more information, click here.
  • Cayuga Community Fund – Application Deadline: April 12, 2024
    For more information, click here.
  • Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund – Application Deadline: May 10, 2024
    For more information, click here.
  • Women’s Fund of Central New York – Application Deadline: June 14, 2024
    For more information, click here.
  • Black Equity & Excellence – Application Deadline: July 12, 2024
    For more information, click here.
  • Oswego County Community Foundation – Application Deadline: July 12, 2024
    For more information, click here.
  • The Leadership Classroom (TLC) – Application Deadline: July 26, 2024
    For more information, click here.
  • Community Grants – Application Deadline: September 6, 2024 (Fall)
    Attention grantseekers: This summer, the Community Foundation will be undergoing a software conversion, which will introduce a new grant application portal prior to our September 6, 2024 Community Grants deadline. Please be prepared to receive instructions this summer on how to set up a new account and use the upgraded system going forward. For more information about Community Grants, click here.

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