This process hosts two cycles per year, intended to support programming and capital improvement projects that seek to address a community need or deliver broad community benefit.
- Deadline: March 1, September 1
- Anticipated Decision Notification: mid-April, mid-October
- Request Range: up to $20,000
Priority will be given (where applicable) to requests that indicate collaborative partnerships, plans for sustainability, and leverage multiple funding sources. Additionally, programmatic requests should be prepared to discuss the documented community need they seek to address with identified outcomes.
Review Process: Applicants will be contacted by Foundation staff to schedule a time present their request to a panel of community volunteers.
- Date/Time TBD- mid-March/early April (Spring cycle)
- Date/Time TBD- mid-Sept/October (Fall cycle)
The volunteers will consider multiple requests from several applicants at one time. They will make funding recommendations to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Board of Directors for final approval.
Types of Request: All requests must be charitable in nature as defined by the I.R.S. and contribute directly to the mission of the applicant.
Contact: If you have questions or need assistance throughout any part of the grant request process please contact Julia Niles, Grants Manager jniles@crcfonline.org, Liz Jones, Community Impact Officer ejones@crcfonline.org or call #716-661-3390.
Additional Resources:
- Visit the Grant FAQ Page
- Access the Online Grant Portal