State grantNew York
Community Grants Program
Offered by Central New York Community Foundation
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- Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored groups serving Onondaga, Cortland, or Madison counties.
- How much
- $10,000 – $150,000Capital and programmatic grants of $10,000–$150,000 are available through the Dr. Robert J. Vitkus Fund for outdoor parks and recreation projects. General Community Grants amounts are not specified; capital campaign grants are capped at $150,000 or 10% of campaign goal.
- By when
- Due Feb 19, 2027Opens December 21, 2026Spring round closes February 19, 2027; Fall round closes August 20, 2027. Applicants must discuss requests with staff before applying; meetings cannot occur within 10 business days of the deadline.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
About this grant
The Community Foundation's Community Grants program funds innovative projects in arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, human services, and the environment. Nonprofits in Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison counties can apply for capital or programmatic grants, with priority focus areas rotating by round. A separate Dr. Robert J. Vitkus Fund supports outdoor parks and recreation projects in five counties.
Eligibility details
- Notes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, publicly supported organizations such as schools and municipalities, and organizations using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Must serve residents of Onondaga, Cortland, and/or Madison counties. Organizations that have not received a community grant in the past 12 months and have submitted required grant reports are eligible. Cortland County nonprofits can begin applying in the Fall 2026 round. Vitkus Fund outdoor parks projects may also serve Cayuga and Oswego counties.
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