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 grants aim to foster positive change, honor diversity, and build inclusion across communities. They offer a variety of funding opportunities, including the comprehensive Community Grants program for nonprofit organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties. These grants support innovative and effective projects in arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, human services, and the environment. The grant programs focus on community impact, capacity building, and diversity through support for capital projects (such as campaigns, repairs, technology upgrades), new or expanding programs addressing community needs, and organizational development efforts like strategic planning and board development.