Mini-Grants
Mini-Grants provide rapid-response funding for new, small-scale nonprofit projects addressing urgent or unanticipated needs in Chemung and SE Steuben counties, NY.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes (https://communityfund.org)
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; notification in 10–14 business days)
Funding Amounts: $100–$1,500 per award; up to 2 mini-grants per fiscal year (July 1–June 30)
Summary: Rapid-response grants for new, small-scale, and emergent nonprofit projects in Chemung and SE Steuben counties.
Key Information: Not for annual/ongoing programs; priority to unforeseen, urgent needs.
Description
The Mini-Grants program provides flexible, rapid-response funding for new, small-scale, or emergent projects that address unanticipated needs or opportunities in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties, New York. The program is designed for initiatives that fall outside the Foundation’s larger funding cycles, with priority given to projects that could not have been predicted or planned for and require quick action to address pressing community issues.
