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How to Find Funding Locally

United Way Funding

United Way of Southern Chautauqua County operates on a two-year funding cycle.  During even-numbered years we accept applications from new organizations.  During the odd-numbered years, we do a review of the funded programs to make sure they are using United Way funds appropriately and are producing results for the people they serve.  Organizations applying must meet our Fund Distribution Guidelines and, if funded, must adhere to our Affiliation Agreement.  All United Way funding decisions are approved by our Board of Directors, following rigorous review by volunteer allocation panels and a recommendation from an allocation committee.

The United Way is currently accepting funding applications until February 15.  Applications are available in Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel format.  Instructions are also available.  For more information, you can contact the United Way at 483-1561.

You may also want to contact the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County about its funding opportunities.

Local Foundation Funding

Many local foundations now offer a common online grant application process.  You can find more information about the foundations listed below through the Chautauqua Grants web site.  Not all accept the common application.

Carnahan-Jackson Foundation

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

Cummins, Inc. Foundation

Gebbie Foundation

Holmberg Foundation

Jesse Smith Darrah Fund

Johnson Foundation

Judith J. Anderson Family Foundation

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

The Lenna Foundation

Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation

Other foundations and funding sources NOT listed on the common site are:

Chautauqua County Youth Bureau

Chautauqua Opportunities for Development, Inc.

East Hill Foundation

William and Diane Hein Foundation

Hultquist Foundation – 202 N. Main St., KeyBank Bldng., 4th Floor, Jamestown NY  14701, phone 664-5210

Southern Tier West Development Foundation

United Arts Appeal

WCA Hospital Care & Share Fund – 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown NY  14701, phone 487-0141

Margaret L. Wendt Foundation

Western New York Foundation

Other Funding Sources

You may also consider funding sources such as local banks, businesses, service clubs, or veterans organizations.  Links to their web sites, below, should provide you with an opportunity to find the branch nearest you.

Banks

Community Bank, NA         

HSBC Bank USA    

Jamestown Savings Bank, a Division of Northwest Savings        

KeyBank, NA          

Lake Shore Savings 

M & T Bank 

Businesses

Tops Friendly Markets 

Wal-Mart    

Wegmans

Service Organizations and Social Clubs

The Creche, Inc. – PO Box 601, Jamestown NY  14702

Elks Lodge 

Kiwanis Clubs         

Lakewood Rod & Gun Club            

Lions Clubs

Loyal Order of the Moose                 

Rotary Clubs

Viking Lodge, IOV – 214 North Main Street, Jamestown, NY 14701, phone 487-9305

Zonta Club of Jamestown (Facebook group)        

Veterans Organizations

American Legion Posts 

Disabled American Veterans         

Veterans of Foreign Wars  

Vietnam Veterans        

War Veterans Recreation, Inc. – phone 483-8222

For help on basic grant writing information, please see our downloadable fact sheet Before You Write.

 


United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
413 North Main Street
Jamestown, New York 14701