The Cortland Community Foundation is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of the Cortland area organizations and their beneficiaries. It aims to support capital improvements and provide a wide variety of equipment, materials, and supplies to local entities, functioning as the only public foundation exclusively serving the Cortland community.
The Cortland Community Foundation awards grants as a means of investing in the Cortland County community, supporting a wide range of nonprofit organizations regardless of their size or how long they have been established. The foundation considers grant applications on a quarterly basis for projects that demonstrate a clear community need and the organization’s capacity to meet that need. Generally, the grants fund capital projects, equipment, materials, supplies, and startup charitable initiatives with one-time costs. The grants aim to benefit various community members including the needy, elderly, sick, children, families, and people with disabilities. Furthermore, the foundation supports diverse causes such as the arts, education, history, agriculture, and environmental conservation.