[Rochester Area Community Foundation](https://www.racf.org)

March 2027 (Application submission deadline, projected)

Typical grant: ~$5,000; one larger grant for innovative projects in food insecurity, transportation, or housing

Supports nonprofit projects that address unmet needs and provide broad community benefit in Yates County, NY, with a focus on sustainability and measurable impact.

--- ## Description The Yates Community Endowment supports nonprofit organizations working within Yates County, New York. The fund aims to address unmet needs, foster broad community benefits, and build on local strengths. Projects should ideally focus on preventive approaches, though innovative remedial projects are also considered. Sustainability, avoidance of duplication, and measurable community impact are important criteria. Both programmatic and general operating support requests are eligible. Each cycle, one larger grant is awarded to a project with an innovative approach to food insecurity, transportation, or housing challenges. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated application submission deadline) _All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates._ --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: approximately $5,000. - One larger grant is awarded for an innovative project addressing food insecurity, transportation, or housing. - Funding is for one year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization or have a fiscal sponsor that is a charitable nonprofit. - Projects must serve Yates County residents and funds must be used within Yates County. - Successful applications will: - Address an unmet need - Offer broad community benefit - Be rooted in and build on local strengths - Preferably be preventive; innovative remedial projects may be considered - Avoid duplication of existing services - Demonstrate sustainability if the project is ongoing - Include measurable outcomes and community impact - General operating support applications are accepted. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [Rochester Area Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=racfg). - Future opportunities and deadlines are announced via the foundation’s quarterly e-newsletter; [subscribe here](https://eepurl.com/iJIU0Y). - Review all eligibility and program criteria before applying. --- ## Additional Information - The Endowment prioritizes projects that are sustainable and demonstrate clear, measurable results. - Only projects that benefit Yates County residents are eligible. - The foundation encourages innovative approaches, especially in the areas of food insecurity, transportation, and housing. --- ## External Links - [Yates Community Endowment Grant Program Page](https://www.racf.org/grant/yates-community-endowment) - [Rochester Area Community Foundation Grant Opportunities](https://www.racf.org/grant-opportunities) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=racfg) - [Subscribe to Grant Opportunities Newsletter](https://eepurl.com/iJIU0Y) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | Address | |--------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------| | Paige O’Connor | Rural Community Impact Associate| [poconnor@racf.org](mailto:poconnor@racf.org) | 585.341.4332 | 500 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607-1912 | | General Inquiries | | [RACF Staff Directory](https://www.racf.org/about/staff/) | 585.271.4100 | |

Yates Community Endowment

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