Application Deadline: September 30, 2020
The Make a Difference Fund was established by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan in 2003 to provide grants to local organizations that provide services and programs to children of low-income, disadvantaged or distressed families and meet emerging needs in the areas we serve. This fund has supported children and families in distressed communities achieve success through grants to nonprofits providing valuable educational, recreational and wellness opportunities.
In 2020, this fund will pivot its focus area to support organizations that are providing services to address emerging social and emotional needs of residents in Orange and Sullivan counties to include, but not exclusively in the areas of mental health and opioid/substance use disorders.
Two grants of $5,000 will be distributed this year, one to a nonprofit organization in Orange County and the second to a nonprofit organization in Sullivan County.
Applications must be received by September 30, 2020. Awards will be announced in December. CLICK HERE for the Grant Application.
Eligibility:
All tax exempt 501(c)3 organizations located in Orange and Sullivan County are eligible to apply.
Please note that at this time, this fund will NOT be addressing direct needs related to COVID-19. We have established the Orange & Sullivan COVID-19 Response Fund for this purpose and grant applications are still open. Programs addressing secondary issues caused by the COVID-19 crisis including mental health, domestic violence, substance use disorder, etc. will be considered.
Also, please note that grants are not given to support:
· Endowment Funds
· Organizations that received a Make A Difference grant within one (1) year.
· Projects that influence specific legislation or election campaigns.
· Academic or medical research.
· Private education and religious organizations except for programs that serve broad community needs.
· Retroactive funding for projects that have been completed or will be completed prior to the grant award date.
· Fundraising events, the purchase of tickets for benefits, courtesy advertising.
· Replacement of governmental or other public funding except for grants bridging periods before anticipated funding.
· Higher education scholarships
· Employee compensation
If you have any questions, please contact our office at
(845) 769-9393 and ask for Melissa or by email at melissa@cfosny.org.
Sincerely,
