Grant Applications

The Women’s Fund of Central New York accepts grant applications from programs that foster leadership, education and economic self-sufficiency among women and girls.

Eligibility

Applications are accepted from any not-for-profit organization determined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the US Internal Revenue Code (IRS) that provides services in Onondaga, Cayuga and/or Madison counties. If the IRS does not recognize your organization as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, you must identify a 501(c)3 sponsor that has agreed to act as your fiscal agent for the grant.

Availability

Each fall, grant applications are accepted for requests from $500 - $10,000. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 but may be higher. To be considered for a grant, applications must be submitted and electronically dated on or before the application deadline.

Next Deadline: Applications must be recieved electronically by November 30, 2012.

Application Instructions

Click here to download the 2013 Women's Fund Grant Application.

When emailing your application, please electronically attach a copy of the applicant’s or sponsoring agency’s 501(c)3 tax‐exempt certificate. Also include your current Board and/or Advisory Council list.

Submit the application electronically by November 30, 2012 to: Danielle Hurley (dhurley@cnycf.org), Women’s Fund of Central New York Central New York Community Foundation, Inc.

Questions may be directed to Danielle Hurley by phone (315‐422‐9538 ext. 5554) or email (dhurley@cnycf.org).