Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services
Forecasted
Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services supports nonprofits’ services, capital projects, and capacity building to improve young people’s quality of life in Steuben County, with preference for Bath.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 for one year; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects, programs, and organizations improving young people’s quality of life in Steuben County, New York, with preference for Bath.
Key Information: Geographic eligibility differs between the program page and guidelines; confirm eligibility if not based in Bath.
Description
The Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services is administered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes. It supports work that improves the quality of life of youth in Steuben County, New York, with a strong preference for programs serving the Bath area. Funding supports new and existing work through direct services, capital projects, and organizational capacity building.
The Foundation welcomes direct service, advocacy, community organizing, and other approaches across program areas, including arts and culture, education and youth, environment, community development and civic affairs, health and human services, and animal welfare. Its priorities emphasize equity, clear community outcomes, authentic collaboration, creative solutions, and organizational sustainability, particularly for underserved and economically diverse communities.
