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The Community Foundation seeks to be a responsive and proactive community partner that works strategically to address existing and emerging community issues. The Community Foundation has invested millions in the form of grants to nonprofit organizations. Organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and/or a qualified government entity and located in our service area are eligible to receive grants. Grant applications will be available from this site based on the schedule below. If you have any questions, please contact Nevill Smythe, Vice President, Programs.
Most of our grant programs utilize an online application. If you click on the various grant programs below you will find Guidelines and a link to the Online Application Portal; Guidelines and an Application; or information as to when more information will be available. It is important for a potential grantee to read and understand the grant guidelines before beginning any application.
The Foundation will be offering information sessions shortly for those organizations that are unfamiliar with our grant programs and/or the online application process. It is not necessary for organizations that have applied in the past to attend although they are welcome. There have been no significant changes to our grant program or online application process from last year. If you are unable to attend a session, and feel that you will need assistance with the grant process please contact Cynthia Lowe or Ulster or Nevill Smythe for Dutchess or Putnam.
Session 1
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 1PM.
Training Room of Ulster Savings Bank
180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, NY.
Please use the entrance marked “A” and sign in at the reception desk.
Reservations are required as attendance may be limited. Please call 845-338-2535 or email Cynthia Lowe to make your reservation.
Additional sessions will be scheduled shortly.
Please click on the Grant Program name to access the Guidelines and Applications.
Field Trip Grants - This grant program is designed to distribute funds in amounts up to $750 to public schools in Dutchess County to enhance classroom learning opportunities.
Fall Online Application available: 8/1/10
Fall Application Deadline: 9/30, 10/31, 11/30. Grants will be reviewed and awarded on a monthly basis until funds are exhausted.
Award Notification: Early October, early November, early December
Community Response Grants - Dutchess County - The current focus of these grants is to build the capacity of organizations and the community in Dutchess County, including but not limited to: equipment to improve office operations, professional development for staff and/or board members and programmatic areas.
Fall Online Application available: 8/1/10
Fall Application Deadline: 9/30/10
Award notification: Late November/early December Spring Online Application available: 12/1/10
Spring Application Deadline: 2/28/11
Award Notification: Late May/early June
Community Response Grants - Ulster County - The current focus of these grants is to build the capacity of organizations and the community in Ulster County, including but not limited to: equipment to improve office operations, professional development for staff and/or board members and programmatic areas.
Online Application available: 8/1/10
Fall Application Deadline: 10/15/10
Award Notification: Late November/early December
Bertha Effron Fund Grants- Established to preserve and strengthen Jewish culture and Jewish institutions in Dutchess County.
Online Application available: 8/1/10
Application Deadline: 9/30/10
Award Notification: Late November/early December
Ann and Abe Effron Fund Donor Advised Grants - Funding priority will be given to organizations involved in arts, culture and education with special consideration being given to grants that would make facilities and events more available to young people and senior citizens.
Online Application available: 8/1/10
Application Deadline: 10/8/10
Award Notification: Late November/early December
Robert R. Chapman Fund Grants - Established to promote and/or provide international and cultural learning experiences for youth.
Online Application available: 8/1/10
Application Deadline: 10/15/10
Award Notification: Late November/early December John T. Sloper Community Fund Grants and Scholarships - Grants in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties for equipment and support of programs that enhance the delivery of emergency medical services to residents of those communities. A limited number of grants to other organizations serving the rest of Dutchess County may be considered
Fall Online Application available: 8/1/10
Fall Application Deadline: 9/30/10
Award Notification: late November/early December Spring Online Application available: 12/1/10
Spring Application Deadline: 3/15/11
Award Notification: Late May/early June
Red Hook Teaching Resources Grants - Through a fund established by the Red Hook Grange No. 918, the Community Foundation is pleased to offer a Teaching Resources Grant program. This grant program is designed to distribute funds in amounts up to $500 per year to teachers in the Red Hook Central School District to enhance classroom learning materials. Online Application available: 8/1/10
Application Deadline: 11/1/10
Award Notification: Late November/early December
Irving and Gloria Schlossberg Family Fund Grants - Established to preserve and strengthen Jewish culture and Jewish institutions in Dutchess County. Grants will be given for programs and organizations that promote this goal. In awarding grants, priority will be given to the presentation of programs or activities and/or the strengthening of Jewish institutions in Dutchess County. Consideration will be given to underwriting the study of some aspect of Jewish life in Dutchess County by a qualified organization.
Online Application available: 8/1/10
Application Deadline: 11/15/10
Award Notification: Late December/early January
Fund for Excellence in Education Teacher Grants - Grants to provide Dutchess County classroom teachers an opportunity for personal and professional development which will benefit their students. Grants will be made available to teachers to be used for professional development and/or special projects to be done with their classes.
Online Application available: 9/15/10
Application Deadline: 2/15/11
Award Notification: Late April/early May
Taconic IPA Science Equipment Teacher Grants - Grants will be made to Dutchess, Orange and Ulster County middle and high school teachers to expand students' learning opportunities in the sciences through the acquisition of classroom and laboratory science equipment.
Online Application available: 9/15/2010
Application Deadline: 2/15/11
Award Notification: Late April/early May
Dutchess County Bar Association Grants - Grants awarded from this fund may be used to enhance public understanding of the law and how it works and/or to support increased delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford them.
Online Application available: 12/1/10
Application Deadline 2/20/11
Award Notification: Late April/early May
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Grants - Offers grants for projects in the areas of breast health and breast cancer education, outreach, screening, treatment and support projects in the counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Green, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, and Ulster.
Online Applications will be considered on a case by case basis as funds are available.
Aside from the Foundation's formal grant programs, tax-exempt organizations serving Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam County, NY can also apply for support from Donor Advised Funds. Organizations interested in discussing funding opportunities for consideration should submit a letter of inquiry. An application form is available through the Online Application Portal and is titled “Donor Advised Fund Requests.”
You will be notified if the request will be considered, if additional information is required, or if the request will not be considered. If the request fits into of the Foundation's existing grant programs you must utilize the guidelines/applications/deadlines for those programs.
Questions can be directed to Nevill Smythe, Vice President Programs. |
