This fall we have moved many of our grant programs to an online application.  If you click on the various grant programs below you will either find Guidelines and an Application or Guidelines and a link to the Online Application Portal.  It is important for a potential grantee to read and understand the grant guidelines before beginning any application.  We will be announcing workshops shortly to introduce you to the new grant interface.  If you are interested in being on the workshop email list and are not sure you are in the Community Foundation's database, please contact Erin Hill and provide her with your name, email and organization.  More information will be available shortly.

Field Trip Grants- Designed to distribute funds in amounts up to $500 to public schools in Dutchess County to enhance classroom learning opportunities.

Applications will be accepted anytime between September 1, 2008 and March 1, 2009

John T. Sloper Community Fund Grants and Scholarships - Grants in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties for EMT training and emergency medical equipment.  Grants may include scholarships to members or prospective members of ambulance companies, fire companies, or police agencies for EMT, Paramedic or other courses which qualify them to provide emergency services to residents of communities formerly served by Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service.  Grants may also be made for equipment and support of programs that enhance the delivery of emergency medical services to residents of those communities.

Spring Application Deadline 3/15, Notification May/June

Fall Application Deadline 9/15, Notification November/December

Bertha Effron Fund Grants- Established to preserve and strengthen Jewish culture and Jewish institutions in Dutchess County.

Application deadline 9/26; Notification late-November, early December

Community Response Grants - Dutchess County - The current focus of these grants is to build the capacity of organizations and the community, including but not limited to:  equipment to improve office operations, professional development for staff and/or board members and programmatic areas.

Fall Application deadline 9/30; Notification late-November, early December

Spring Application deadline 2/28; Notification late-May

Community Response Grants - Ulster County - The current focus of these grants is to build the capacity of organizations and the community, including but not limited to:  equipment to improve office operations, professional development for staff and/or board members and programmatic areas.

Fall Application deadline 10/15; Notification late-November, early December

Spring Application deadline 2/28; Notification late-May

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.

Application deadline10/7; Notification late-November, early December

Robert R. Chapman Fund Grants - Established to promote and/or provide international and cultural learning experiences for youth.

Application deadline 10/15; Notification late-November, early December

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.

Applications are due by October 31, 2008.

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. 

Application deadline 11/15; Notification no later than January

Fund for Excellence in Education Teacher Grants - Grants to provide 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.

Application Deadline 2/15; Notification late-April 

Taconic IPA Science Equipment Teacher Grants - Grants will be made to expand students' learning opportunities in the sciences through the acquisition of classroom and laboratory science equipment.

Application Deadline 2/15; Notification late-April

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.

Application Deadline 2/20, Notification late-April

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.

Applications will considered on a case by case basis as funds are available.

Renegades Pitch for Kids Foundation Grants - Grants awarded from this fund will be used to support organizations in the Hudson Valley whose programs foster positive change in youth, families, and the community.

Application Deadline 5/5, Notification Late June/Early July

Donor Advised Grants

Aside from the Foundation's formal grant programs, tax-exempt organizations can also apply for support from Donor Advised Funds.  Organizations interested in discussing funding opportunities for consideration should submit a letter of inquiry which contains the following information:

Name of organization requesting funding, address, email address, description of support requested, and amount requested.

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.