The Community Foundation seeks to advance three goals through its grantmaking programs — community impact, community building and diversity. There are a wide variety of funding opportunities available through the Community Foundation, the largest of which is our
community grant program. Tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties are encouraged to apply for grants to fund innovative projects in the areas of: arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, human services and the environment. We invite you to find out more about our largest
grant program.
In addition to our community grant program, the Community Foundation also has a variety of
other funding opportunities that it administers. Special initiatives focus on many areas, including not-for-profit leadership, strengthening our neighborhoods, encouraging youth philanthropy, building arts capacity and promoting literacy. We invite you to find out more about our
special initiatives.
Looking for a particular funding program?
Community Grant Programread ahead Literacy Initiative Future FundWomen’s FundStaff Advancement InitiativeJohn F. Marsellus Sabbatical - Applications now being accepted.
Grants for Green SpacesCarriage House Foundation FundGreater Pulaski Community Endowment FundAllen Speiser Memorial Vocational Rehabilitation FundProgram for Arts Capacity and Excellence (PACE) - Applications now being accepted.
