Grant Application

Bank of Greene Charitable Foundation makes annual grants of up to $2,500 per fiscal year to support nonprofit organizations in our local communities.  We favor requests for specific funding purposes.

Application Period

• Grant requests are welcome between December 1 and January 15 each year.
• The Foundation directors review all completed applications and make their grant decisions in March.
• Granted funds are generally dispersed starting in June.

Restrictions

Please review these limitations before submitting a grant application:

• An organization may submit only one application per fiscal year.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
• Except in extraordinary circumstances, the Foundation does not support:
  • Individuals
  • Candidates for political office
  • Religious purposes
  • Seminars or conferences
  • Endowments
  • Activities that would directly benefit Bank of Greene or its affiliates financially

How to Apply for a Grant

To streamline the application process, please ensure your application package includes all of the following pieces:

• Cover letter on your organization’s letterhead, detailing:
  • Amount requested
  • Purpose of the grant
  • Contact person’s name, address, email address and telephone number
  • Tax ID or EIN
• The organization’s IRS determination letter of tax-exempt charitable status under section 501(c)3
• Brief written description of the organization’s:
  • Purpose
  • History
  • Financial summary
• A list of the organization’s current officers and directors
• A list of other groups and foundations currently supporting the organization and significant funding sources

Submit the completed application package to:
Bank of Greene
Attn: Charitable Foundation
P.O. Box 470 (302 Main Street)
Catskill, NY 12414

Guidelines for Charitable Foundation Grant Requests