Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation Grants (2027)

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Grants of Up to $2,500 Supporting Nonprofits in New York’s Hudson Valley & Capital Region

The Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen local communities. Funding supports education, health and wellness, social and civic services, arts and culture, and housing for low- and moderate-income individuals.

Grants of up to $2,500 are available, with the next application period running from December 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027.

Organization: Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation
Support Type: Community grants
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Bank of Greene County in New York’s Hudson Valley and Capital Region
Funding Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: January 15, 2027

About the Funder

Bank of Greene County is a community bank serving New York’s Hudson Valley and Capital Region. The bank established its Charitable Foundation in 1998 to coordinate financial support for nonprofit organizations, schools, institutions, and other community organizations.

Through its Foundation, the bank has contributed more than $4 million to community organizations.

What This Program Supports

The Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working in several broad areas:

Education
Programs, schools, libraries, educational organizations, and other initiatives that expand learning opportunities within local communities.

Health & Wellness
Organizations and programs addressing physical and community health, wellness, and related needs.

Social & Civic Services
Community organizations providing essential services and strengthening civic life.

Culture & the Arts
Arts, cultural, historical, and community organizations that contribute to the quality of life in the region.

Housing
Programs supporting housing for low- and moderate-income individuals.

Foundation grants may help organizations with the acquisition or expansion of facilities, supplies and equipment, and the development or expansion of new and existing programs.

Eligible Support Types

The Foundation favors requests for specific funding purposes.

Eligible uses may include:

Acquisition or expansion of facilities
Supplies and equipment
Development of new programs
Expansion of existing programs
Other specific community-focused needs consistent with the Foundation’s charitable priorities

Eligibility & Preferences

Applicants must be nonprofit charitable organizations and provide documentation of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3).

Organizations should serve communities connected to Bank of Greene County’s regional footprint in New York’s Hudson Valley and Capital Region.

Applicants may submit only one application per fiscal year.

The Foundation favors clearly defined requests that demonstrate exactly how grant funds will be used to benefit the local community.

Ineligible Requests

Except under 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 County or its affiliates financially

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Funding Amounts

The Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation awards grants of up to:

$2,500 per fiscal year

Organizations may submit only one grant application per fiscal year.

Timeline & Review

📅 Applications Open: December 1, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
📅 Foundation Review: March 2027
📅 Grant Distribution: Generally beginning in June 2027
💰 Maximum Grant: $2,500

Foundation directors review completed applications after the application period closes and make grant decisions in March.

Application / Request Process

Applicants must submit a complete grant request package that includes:

A cover letter on the organization’s letterhead
Amount requested
Purpose of the grant
Contact name, address, email address, and telephone number
Tax ID or EIN
IRS determination letter documenting 501(c)(3) status
Brief description of the organization’s purpose and history
Financial summary
List of current officers and directors
List of other organizations and foundations currently supporting the organization
Information about significant funding sources

Completed applications are submitted to the Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation in Catskill, New York.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.thebankofgreenecounty.com/about/giving/grant-requests/

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

Serve communities in New York’s Hudson Valley or Capital Region
Need a relatively small grant for a specific, clearly defined purpose
Work in education, health and wellness, social services, civic services, arts and culture, or affordable housing
Need funding for supplies or equipment
Are developing or expanding a community program
Have a modest facility-related funding need

The broad funding priorities and relatively straightforward application process make this a useful opportunity for small and community-based nonprofits seeking up to $2,500 for tangible local needs.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Application Period: December 1, 2026–January 15, 2027
Deadline: January 15, 2027
Funding Amount: Up to $2,500
Review Period: March
Funds Distributed: Generally beginning in June
Best Suited For: Community-based nonprofits in Bank of Greene County’s Hudson Valley and Capital Region footprint
Funding Preference: Specific funding needs, including programs, equipment, supplies, and facilities

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