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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Community Building Mini-Grant


Agency
Foundation

GrantWatch ID#
207563

Funding Source
UNITED WAY OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC
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Geographic Focus
USA: New York: Cayuga County

Important Dates
Deadline: 03/31/26 Save

Grant Description
Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address unanticipated programming opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of children and youth, education, health, financial security, and mental wellness. Eligible projects benefit the residents of Cayuga County.

Community Building Mini-Grants must directly address areas of children and youth achieving their potential through education and healthy family lives; helping families and individuals become financially stable and self-sufficient; improving the physical and mental wellness of people of all ages; and providing a direct, safety net resource or basic need.

Permitted activities for funding include cost(s) of materials needed/associated with a project, current projects, or expansion of projects or programming. Funding can cover costs associated with professional development, certification, and training programs that further the development of staff delivering direct services.



Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria
Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations that have federal tax-exempt status, or if they fall under the umbrella of a parent nonprofit with tax-exempt status as a section 501(c)(3) public charity, public educational institutions, or to government agencies.

An organization not currently recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit institution, may identify a 501(c)(3) sponsor to act as its fiscal agent. Religious organizations are eligible to apply for projects without a sectarian component.

The applicant must provide services within Cayuga County and funding requested may only be used to benefit Cayuga County residents. Current United Way of Cayuga County member agencies may apply for funding to support a program or project separate from their annual grant support.

Ineligible
These grants are not for after-the-fact support, or operating deficits.

Pre-Application Information
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from July 1st to March 31st.

Community Investment volunteers will review applications on a rolling basis, with funding following the review of requests. Notification will be made by the Executive Director.

An organization may only receive one mini-grant per 12-month period.

Estimated Size of Grant
Under $1,000

Contact Information
To apply online see the Full Grant Text RFP link.

United Way of Cayuga County
2 State Street, Suite 2
Auburn, NY 13021
315-253-9741

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