Keuka Area Fund
Forecasted
Keuka Area Fund supports organizations serving communities around Keuka Lake, funding programs, capital projects, and capacity building to protect the environment and strengthen community well-being.
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Keuka Area Fund’s listing was moved within the funder’s page; no application details changed.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$7,500 listed on the program page; guidelines specify $500–$4,500 for one year
Summary: Supports projects serving communities surrounding Keuka Lake, protecting the region’s environment, and strengthening community well-being.
Key Information: One application per organization per funding cycle; projects must serve the fund’s designated Keuka-area communities.
Description
The Keuka Area Fund is a competitive grant program administered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes. It supports communities surrounding Keuka Lake and protection of the region’s physical environment. Funding spans education and youth, arts and culture, infrastructure, human services, health and wellness, animal welfare, the environment, and civic affairs. Both new and existing work are eligible.
The fund prioritizes clear goals for individual and community growth, authentic community collaboration, and expanded access for underserved and economically diverse communities. Proposals should articulate how diverse cultures, philosophies, and experiences inform programs and organizational leadership and operations. The fund also welcomes innovative approaches with unpredictable results and capacity-building work that strengthens organizations’ ability to serve underserved communities.
