We have moved most of our grant programs to an online application.  If you click on the various grant programs below you will find Guidelines and an Application; Guidelines and a link to the Online Application Portal; or information as to when more information will be available.  It is important for a potential grantee to read and understand the grant guidelines before beginning any application. 

Grant Programs

Please click on the Grant Program name to access the Guidelines and Applications.

Fund for Excellence in Education Teacher Grants - Grants to provide Dutchess County classroom teachers an opportunity for personal and professional development which will benefit their students.  Grants will be made available to teachers to be used for professional development and/or special projects to be done with their classes.

Online application now available
Application Deadline Extended to 2/18; Notification late April/early May

Taconic IPA Science Equipment Teacher Grants - Grants will be made to Dutchess, Orange and Ulster County middle and high school teachers to expand students' learning opportunities in the sciences through the acquisition of classroom and laboratory science equipment.

Online application now available
Application Deadline Extended to 2/18; Notification late April/early May

Excellence in Teaching Global Issues and World Affairs Award - Award is given to a  high school teacher in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam or Ulster County who strives toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment in the teaching of Global Studies and World Affairs.

Nonmination form now available.
Nomination Deadline 3/31; Notification late April/Early May

Dutchess County Bar Association Grants - Grants awarded from this fund may be used to enhance public understanding of the law and how it works and/or to support increased delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford them.

Online application will be available on 12/15
Application Deadline 2/20; Notification late April

Community Response Grants - Dutchess County-The current focus of these grants is to build the capacity of organizations and the community, including but not limited to:  equipment to improve office operations, professional development for staff and/or board members and programmatic areas.

Spring online application will be available on 12/15
Spring Application Deadline 2/28; Notification late May/early June

Fall online application will be available on 8/1/2010
Fall Application Deadline 9/30; Notification late November/early December

John T. Sloper Community Fund Grants and Scholarships - Grants in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties for equipment and support of programs that enhance the delivery of emergency medical services to residents of those communities.  A limited number of grants to other organizations serving the rest of Dutchess County may be considered

Spring online application will be available on 12/15
Spring Application Deadline 3/15;  Notification late May/early June

Fall online application will be available on 8/1/2010
Fall Application Deadline 9/30, Notification late November/early December

Bertha Effron Fund Grants- Established to preserve and strengthen Jewish culture and Jewish institutions in Dutchess County.

Online application will be available 8/1/2010
Application Deadline 9/30; Notification late November,/early December

Ann and Abe Effron Fund Donor Advised Grants - Funding priority will be given to organizations involved in arts, culture and education with special consideration being given to grants that would make facilities and events more available to young people and senior citizens.

Online application will be available on 8/1/2010
Application Deadline 10/10; Notification late November/early December

Community Response Grants - Ulster County - The current focus of these grants is to build the capacity of organizations and the community, including but not limited to:  equipment to improve office operations, professional development for staff and/or board members and programmatic areas.

Online application will be available on 8/1/2010
Fall Application Deadline 10/15; Notification late November/early December

Robert R. Chapman Fund Grants - Established to promote and/or provide international and cultural learning experiences for youth.

Online application will be available on 8/1/2010
Application Deadline 10/15; Notification late November/early December

Red Hook Teaching Resources Grants- Through a fund established by the Red Hook Grange No. 918, the Community Foundation is pleased to offer a Teaching Resources Grant program.  This grant program is designed to distribute funds in amounts up to $500 per year to teachers in the Red Hook Central School District to enhance classroom learning materials.

Applications are due by 11/15; Notification late November/early December

Irving and Gloria Schlossberg Family Fund Grants-Established to preserve and strengthen Jewish culture and Jewish institutions in Dutchess County.  Grants will be given for programs and organizations that promote this goal.  In awarding grants, priority will be given to the presentation of programs or activities and/or the strengthening of Jewish institutions in Dutchess County.  Consideration will be given to underwriting the study of some aspect of Jewish life in Dutchess County by a qualified organization. 

Application Deadline 11/15; Notification no later than January

Field Trip Grants - This grant program is designed to distribute funds in amounts up to $750 to public schools in Dutchess County to enhance classroom learning opportunities.

2009-2010 grant program is now closed.  Availability of grants for the 2010-2011 school year will be announced at a later date.

Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Grants - Offers grants for projects in the areas of breast health and breast cancer education, outreach, screening, treatment and support projects in the counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Green, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, and Ulster.

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis as funds are available.

Donor Advised Grants

Aside from the Foundation's formal grant programs, tax-exempt organizations serving Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam County, NY can also apply for support from Donor Advised Funds.  Organizations interested in discussing funding opportunities for consideration should submit a letter of inquiry.  A letter of inquiry form is available through the Online Application Portal and is titled “Donor Advised Fund Requests.”

You will be notified if the request will be considered, if additional information is required, or if the request will not be considered.  If the request fits into of the Foundation's existing grant programs you must utilize the guidelines/applications/deadlines for those programs.

Questions can be directed to Nevill Smythe, Vice President Programs.