Mini-Grants
Supports rapid-response, small-scale projects addressing unexpected community needs in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties, NY.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes (https://communityfund.org)
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $100 – $1,500 per award; notification within 10–14 business days; max 2 awards per fiscal year (1 if received General Operating Support)
Summary: Supports new, small-scale, or emergent projects in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties that address unanticipated community needs.
Key Information: Projects must be new/emergent; ongoing or annual programs are not eligible.
Description
The Mini-Grants program from the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes is designed to quickly support new, small-scale, or emergent projects that respond to unforeseen needs or opportunities. This program is intended for initiatives that could not have been planned for and require a rapid response, especially those that fall outside of the foundation’s larger funding cycles. Funding is focused on organizations serving Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties in New York.
Mini-Grants are not intended for ongoing or annual programs, but rather for projects that are truly new or address unexpected events or challenges in the community. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those that address emergent, pressing problems.
