The Community Grant Program has new dates and new guidelines! Through listening to our partners, including funders and nonprofits, we are making some changes to simplify the process for all.
Since 2015, The Otsego Community Foundation has administered the Community Grant Program, a collaborative effort of local funders that increases the effectiveness of grantmaking and grows the capacity of local nonprofits. Collectively, we can make more of an impact on projects and programs. As the administrator of this program, the OCF will serve as your contact through the grant-seeking process. This program addresses the limited capacity of organizations to apply to multiple funding sources. This fall, applicants will complete one online application, which is reviewed by multiple funders, each with their own funding priorities and focus areas. The Community Grant Program is a one-stop grantmaking source for nonprofit organizations serving Otsego County.
Important dates
August 13th, 8 am NPX informational session
August 21st, 11 am library informational session RSVP to these sessions here.
September 1-19th, application opens
October 30th, award notifications
What’s different?
In a mission to better develop a program that serves OCF staff, funding partners, and organizational partners, our grant application process is going through a slight makeover this year to try something new. This includes
- Request limit of $500-$10,000
- No presentations, optional Q&A if committee requests follow up
- No new multi-year grants this cycle.
For a full description and details, visit our new grant page to review the grant guidelines.