Cortland Community Foundation Grants
Cortland Community Foundation Grants support nonprofits' capital improvements, new equipment, and materials and supplies for projects that address local needs and benefit people in Cortland County.
Funder: Cortland Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 10, 2026 (3rd quarter) | January 10, 2027 (4th quarter) | April 10, 2027 (1st quarter) | July 10, 2027 (2nd quarter)
Funding Amounts: Grants of varying sizes, based on community need and organizational capacity
Summary: Grants support nonprofit projects that improve life in Cortland County through capital improvements, equipment, and materials or supplies.
Key Information: Recipients must report on project results, use of funds, and beneficiaries one year after approval.
Description
The Cortland Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit people in Cortland County. Its grantmaking aims to be visionary and inclusive while responding to local needs. Applicants must explain how their proposed work will benefit the community; the foundation considers both community need and the organization’s capacity to address it.
The program supports capital improvements, new equipment, and materials and supplies. The board may consider building or equipment repairs under special circumstances. The foundation treats grants as investments in projects that make a difference within the county.
