Mini-Grants
This grant funds new or emergent projects in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties that address urgent, unanticipated community needs or opportunities.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted anytime; notification within ~2 weeks)
Funding Amounts: $100–$1,500 per award; up to 2 grants per fiscal year per organization (1 if received General Operating Support grant)
Summary: Supports small-scale, new, or emergent projects in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties that address unanticipated community needs.
Key Information: Projects must be new/emergent (not ongoing); applications must be submitted 30–90 days before project start.
Description
The Mini-Grant Program from the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes provides fast, flexible funding for organizations responding to unforeseen needs or opportunities in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties, New York. These grants are intended for new or emergent projects that could not have been predicted or planned for—such as an unexpected community crisis, opportunity, or urgent issue—and are not meant for ongoing or annual programs. The program is designed to help nonprofits or fiscally sponsored groups quickly address pressing problems outside of the Foundation’s larger grant cycles.
