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Wyoming Foundation Grants
Tackling Community Needs, One at a Time
The Wyoming Foundation was established in 1976 by Dr. James MacCallum as a means to improve the quality of life in Wyoming County. Since 1977, the Wyoming Foundation has actively supported a wide variety of cultural, educational and human service organizations.
How to Apply
As a result of 2023 strategic planning, the application has been streamlined making it easier to apply. Applications are submitted electronically online through the Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager. No paper, emailed, or pdf applications are accepted.
Detailed Guidelines/Additional Information
Please click here to download the the detailed Wyoming Foundation Grant general information and guidelines.
Grant Opportunity
In 2023, the Wyoming Foundation completed a strategic plan process and identified the following priorities for its work in the county:
- Educational opportunities for youth and adults.
- Arts and cultural opportunities for youth and adults.
- The Foundation is open to considering initiatives outside of its two priority areas that address a need and/or create an opportunity for residents and have a positive impact within Wyoming County. However, priority is given to the first two areas.
As a result of the strategic planning process, the application has been streamlined.
For 2026, approximately $40,000 is available to support competitive grants. The maximum grant available through the Wyoming Foundation competitive process is $5,000. Submitted applications may be shared with Foundation clients.
Timeline
- March 26, 2026: Process Opens
- April 24, 2026 at 4 p.m.: Process Closes. No exceptions
- Early July 2026: Decision notification
- 2026 grants will be publicly announced at the Wyoming Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration to be held July 23, 2026 at the Glen Iris Inn, 7 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427.
Eligibility
- Grants are awarded only to organizations that have current Section 501(c)(3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service
- Applicants must be located or delivering services in Wyoming County
- At any given time, organizations can only have one open competitive grant with the Wyoming Foundation
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