Keuka Area Fund
The Keuka Area Fund supports nonprofit projects that enhance community well-being or environmental stewardship in the Keuka Lake region through innovative, collaborative, and sustainable initiatives.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Due Dates: August 21, 2026 (Application deadline, postmarked by August 21; annual cycle)
Funding Amounts: $500–$4,500 per award; one-year grants; actual size varies by project and available funds.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that enhance community well-being or environmental stewardship for residents and ecosystems around Keuka Lake.
Description
The Keuka Area Fund is a competitive grant program of the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes. It provides annual support to registered 501(c)(3) organizations for projects that benefit the communities surrounding Keuka Lake, with a dual focus on enhancing community well-being and protecting the physical environment. Funded projects should demonstrate clear community impact, advance equity and access, foster collaboration, incorporate innovative solutions, and strengthen organizational sustainability in the Keuka Lake region.
