MONTGOMERY – The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan is accepting applications for its 2022 Make a Difference grants. The Make a Difference Fund was established by the leadership of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan in 2003 to meet emerging needs in the areas in which it serves.
This year, grants will be distributed to nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services addressing the emerging social and emotional needs of senior residents and their caregivers in Orange and Sullivan counties.
Grant applications are available on the Community Foundation website at cfosny.org from now until October 31, 2022.
Grantees will be announced in December.
“Senior citizens have long been an underserved population, and the pandemic intensified the social isolation experienced by many people in this vulnerable age group,” said Elizabeth Rowley, foundation president and CEO. “Our distribution committee agreed it was timely to focus this year’s grants on nonprofits addressing seniors’ unique needs.”
To be considered for a grant, organizations must have an annual operating budget of $2 million or less. The program submitted for funding consideration must directly impact the improvement in quality of life for senior citizens and/or their caregivers in Orange and Sullivan counties. Two to four grants of up to $5,000 will be distributed.
All tax-exempt 501(c)3 organizations located in Orange and Sullivan County are eligible to apply.
