For Grant Seekers - Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

For Grant Seekers

The Community Foundation seeks to be a responsive and proactive community partner that works strategically to address existing and emerging community issues. The Community Foundation has invested millions in the form of grants to nonprofit organizations. Organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and/or a qualified government entity and located in our service area are eligible to receive grants. Grant applications will be available from this site based on the schedule below. If you have any questions, please contact Nevill Smythe, Vice President, Programs.

Our grant programs utilize online applications. If you click on the various grant programs below you will find Guidelines and a link to the Online Application Portal; Guidelines and an Application; 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 special projects to be done with their classes or for professional development which has direct benefit to the classroom.

Online Application available: 9/15/11
Application Deadline: 2/15/12
Award 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 available: 9/15/11
Application Deadline: 2/15/12
Award Notification: Late April/early May

Excellence in Teaching Global Studies and World Affairs Award - The purpose of this award is to recognize a Dutchess, Orange, Putnam or Ulster County high school teacher who excels in teaching Global Studies and World Affairs. A cash prize will be awarded to the selected teacher.

Application Deadline: 4/15/12
Award Notification: Late April/early May

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

Spring Online Application available: 12/1/11
Spring Application Deadline: 2/28/12
Award Notification: Late May/early June

Fall Online Application available: 8/1/12
Fall Application Deadline: 9/30/12
Award 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 available: 12/1/11
Spring Application Deadline: 3/15/12
Award Notification: Late May/early June

Fall Online Application available: 8/1/12
Fall Application Deadline: 10/15/12
Award Notification: late November/early December

Field Trip Grants - This grant program is designed to distribute funds in amounts up to $2,000 to public schools in Dutchess County to enhance classroom learning opportunities.

Fall Online Application available: 7/1/12
Fall Application Deadline: 9/30, 10/31, 11/30. Grants will be reviewed and awarded on a monthly basis until funds are exhausted.
Award notification: Mid-October, Mid-November, Mid-December

Cleopatra Fund Grants - Funding priority will be given to organizations involved in providing programs or services that promote animal welfare. When awarding grants, the following priorities will be followed: Programs or services that benefit cats; programs or services that benefit dogs; programs or services that benefit retired circus animals; and programs or services that benefit retired farm animals.

Online Application available: 8/1/12
Application Deadline: 9/30/12
Award Notification: Late November/early December

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

Online Application available: 8/1/12
Application Deadline: 9/30/12
Award 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 available: 8/1/12
Application Deadline: 10/7/12
Award 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 in Ulster County, including but not limited to: equipment to improve office operations, professional development for staff and/or board members and programmatic areas.

Online Application available: 8/1/12
Fall Application Deadline: 10/15/12
Award 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 available: 8/1/12
Application Deadline: 10/15/12
Award 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.