Community Fund Grants
Community Fund Grants support nonprofits with funding for local festivals, community events, services, and other projects that meet local needs and improve quality of life in Steuben County.
Funder: Steuben County Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications considered throughout the year)
Funding Amounts: SCCF cannot be the sole project funder
Summary: Supports nonprofits delivering local festivals, community events, and projects that meet needs in Steuben County communities.
Key Information: Nonprofits headquartered outside Steuben County must primarily benefit county residents.
Description
Steuben County Community Foundation (SCCF) offers Community Fund Grants for nonprofit projects that directly benefit Angola, Ashley-Hudson, Clear Lake, Fremont, Hamilton, Helmer, Metz, Orland, Pleasant Lake, and Salem Center. Supported by donors, the funds help meet local needs, provide local services, and make county-wide services more accessible. Eligible work includes local festivals, community events, and other projects that improve residents’ quality of life.
The community-fund approach began in 1999, when SCCF challenged communities to establish funds addressing their distinct issues and concerns. Local volunteer committees review requests and recommend grants, while SCCF works with advisory committees to strengthen local grantmaking. The foundation favors collaboration and long-term solutions that address root causes. Its Board of Directors makes final grant decisions.
