These grants are intended to help organizations respond to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be released on a rolling basis as fundraising continues throughout the outbreak and recovery phases of the crisis. Because this is an evolving situation, these will be rapid-response, short-term grants that may be renewable based on ongoing need.

Grants are limited to 501(c)3 organizations, fiscal sponsors or other charitable organizations able to receive tax-deductible contributions such as schools, faith-based organizations and other public entities.

Applicants are asked to demonstrate potential to:

1. Address a Basic Need (such as food, housing, childcare etc.) OR
2. Serve vulnerable populations (especially in under-served neighborhoods) OR
3. Provide quantifiable operational support in order to keep the organization in business as it goes through the recovery phase.
4. Commit to documenting services provided and impact or stabilization of the organization.

Current grantees of the Central New York Community Foundation or its affiliate funds, as well as new applicants, are eligible to apply.

*Grant requests will now be considered for up to three months of services or operations, but full or even partial funding is not guaranteed. Funds are limited and grant requests will be assessed based on available funding.