Fund for Women of the Southern Tier Grants
This grant funds projects and individuals advancing education and health for women and girls in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates counties, NY, with a focus on equity, innovation, and community impact.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Nonprofit grant application deadline (projected) | March 2027: Individual grants and scholarships application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Nonprofits: varies by project; Individuals: up to ten $500 grants and four $2,500 scholarships annually (typical).
Summary: Supports projects and individuals advancing the education and health of women and girls in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates counties, NY.
Description
The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, managed by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, provides annual grants to both nonprofit organizations and individual women and girls. The program aims to foster economic self-sufficiency, educational advancement, and improved health outcomes for women and girls within Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates counties in New York State. Funding priorities include advancing equity, community impact, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Nonprofit grants support organizational programs, while individual grants and scholarships address financial barriers to education.
