Community Foundation Awards $100k to Region’s Nonprofits

Twelve nonprofit organizations in the region, including nine in Broome, Chenango and Tioga counties, received grants totaling $99,977 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York.

The money will be used to fund a variety of capital projects, operations and programs.

•ACCORD – A Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc. ($5,750) to train and certify volunteer mediators. (Broome)
•Apalachin Library Association ($11,850) to replace the roof on the main library building. (Tioga)
•Berkshire Free Library ($1,500) toward roof replacement.(Tioga)
•Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome ($15,000) to replace bleachers in the gymnasium. (Broome)
•Chenango County Child Care Coordinating Council ($15,000) to support staffing needed to meet accreditation requirements. (Chenango)
•Delaware County Historical Association ($7,500) for operating support. (Delaware)
•Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier ($3,500) to train staff in Mental Health First Aid. (Broome)
•Otsego 2000 ($8,600) toward staffing of the Cooperstown Farmer’s Market and agriculture programs. (Otsego)
•Recess Resources ($9,277) for purchase of a learn and play system for children. (Broome)
•Southern Tier Senior Net ($5,000) toward purchase of updated computers and software designed to train seniors on new computer technology. (Broome)
•The Deposit Foundation and Rural Housing Services ($2,000) for operating support. (Broome/Delaware)
•Tioga County Open Door Mission ($15,000) for purchase of a mini-bus. (Tioga)

The foundation received 23 proposals with funding requests totaling more over $272,000.

The Community Foundation for South Central New York has awarded over $5.7 million in grants since it was founded in 1997. The foundation serves donors and nonprofits in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties. More information can be found on its Web site.