Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their grant request with Community Foundation staff before beginning the application process. Please telephone the Community Foundation office (315/422.9538) for assistance or
email us to arrange an appointment.
During the review process, Community Foundation staff may contact you for additional information or to arrange a meeting with representatives of your organization.
Organizations applying for funding are required to use the
proposal form (PDF). Please submit only one single-sided copy of the application and the requested attachments. For your convenience, a checklist of application requirements is located at the end of these guidelines.
The Community Foundation does not accept faxed applications. Applications must be received or postmarked by the deadline date stated on the cover memo. Acknowledgments will be mailed to applicants following receipt of their proposals. Please contact us if acknowledgment is not received within 5 business days.