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Grant Deadline has now been extended to June 5, 2023!  Apply Today!
THE SCRIVEN FOUNDATION AND NYCON ANNOUNCE 2023 CAPACITY BUILDING “MINI GRANTS” AVAILABLE FOR OTSEGO COUNTY NONPROFITS

Oneonta, NY – May 5th, 2023 – The New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Otsego County Mini-Grant Program.   The focus of this effort is to measurably improve the governance and management of qualifying Otsego County 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits.  Applications will be accepted immediately and through June 5, 2023.  Initiated in 2004, this program is made possible with underwriting from The Scriven Foundation

The Mini-Grant Program is an important resource for local nonprofits facing significant challenges or striving to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of organizational management, governance, and/or program services.  “The foundation is proud to support this program as we recognize how important it is that our local nonprofits have access to high-quality advice and training as they seek to fully serve their clients and communities,” said Jane Forbes Clark, President of The Scriven Foundation.   

There is a total of $50,000 of grant funds available with grant awards ranging from $500 to $2500 per nonprofit applicant.  Grants will be awarded competitively to qualifying nonprofits with approved project activities.

Grant criteria are available at: http://bit.ly/41hLV4Y

It is recommended that any applicant review the 2023 criteria before applying. 

To fill out a grant application, go to https://nycon.tfaforms.net/f/otsegominigrant2023. Grant award announcements will be made between June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023.  

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About the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON): NYCON, is the Empire State’s association of nonprofits developing and promoting an effective and vibrant charitable nonprofit community throughout New York State. We strengthen organizational capacity, act as an advocate and unifying voice, help to inform philanthropic giving, conduct research and planning to demonstrate relevance and impact, and work to improve the quality of life in communities by strengthening the effectiveness, efficiencies, and viability of charitable nonprofits. To learn more about NYCON, visit www.nycon.org.   

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