Mini-Grants
This grant supports nonprofits in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties, NY, for new or urgent projects addressing emergent community needs that require rapid response.
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $100–$1,500 per award; up to 2 awards per fiscal year (1 per year if recent GOS grantee)
Summary: Supports new, small-scale, or emergent nonprofit projects in Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties, prioritizing urgent or unanticipated needs.
Key Information: Applications must be for new/emergent projects, not ongoing or annual programs; submit at least 30 days before the scheduled project.
Description
The Mini-Grant Program from the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes is intended to quickly support nonprofit organizations responding to unanticipated or emergent needs, small-scale new projects, or opportunities that fall outside larger funding cycles. Priority is given to projects that could not have been predicted or planned for and require rapid attention to address new or urgent community issues. Funding is focused on organizations located in and serving Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties, NY.
