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Important Community Grant Program Dates

Jan 6, 2020 | All News

With the start of 2020 the Community Grant Program is open. The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is proud to administer the Community Grant Program – a unique collaborative effort made possible by local funders to increase the effectiveness of grantmaking; growing the capacity of local nonprofits. Each year applicants complete one online application, which is reviewed by multiple funders, including Rotary Club of Gaylord, Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society (OWLS), Kiwanis of Gaylord, Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital and the OCF. Following are important dates to note:

  • Application live: January 6th-February 3rd
  • Impact report night for those submitting an application for the same program as in the past: February 26th, 4:30 pm, Otsego County Library
  • Grant presentations: March 3rd and 4th, time slots of individual presentations to be determined, Otsego County Library
  • Giving Together celebration: April 15th, 9:00 pm, Jay’s Sporting Goods

Start your application here. 

 

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