Fred L. Emerson Foundation Grant
The Fred L. Emerson Foundation Grant funds innovative science and research projects that directly benefit Auburn, NY and central New York, emphasizing community impact and collaboration.
Funder: Fred L. Emerson Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; award size varies by project scope and need.
Summary: Supports projects that directly and meaningfully benefit the Auburn, NY community and surrounding central New York area.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations and have previously received Emerson Foundation funding.
Description
The Fred L. Emerson Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Auburn, New York, and the surrounding central New York area. The Foundation is committed to projects that demonstrate direct, positive, and sustainable impact on the local community, including those led by private higher education institutions that focus on the Auburn area. Funding priorities include innovative, collaborative, and impactful projects that address clearly identified needs and can potentially be replicated elsewhere.
The Foundation is particularly interested in proposals that:
- Address high-priority needs for the applicant organization or community.
- Demonstrate involvement of multiple funding partners.
- Contribute to organizational sustainability.
- Offer opportunities for unrestricted, capital, or programmatic support.
Grant recipients are required to submit an evaluation report detailing project impact, leveraged funding, partnerships, and lessons learned.
