The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity focused on managing private donations to support local charities and addressing critical issues through community projects. Founded in 1927, it aims to strengthen nonprofits and has distributed over $230 million in Central New York, being the region's largest charitable foundation.
The Central New York Community Foundation offers various grant programs aimed at creating positive change, promoting diversity, and building inclusion within Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, Cortland, and Oswego counties. These programs support projects that enhance the lives of residents, with specific opportunities like the Cortland County Bright Ideas grants. This particular program provides nonprofits in Cortland County with the chance to receive a $5,000 grant to implement innovative ideas that enhance their organization's mission and service to the community.