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The Black Equity & Excellence Advisory Council is charged with reviewing grant proposals and making funding recommendations as well as identifying gaps and opportunities to create a more equitable and economically inclusive Central New York for the Black community.

A new agreement between Say Yes Syracuse and Onondaga Community College will help Syracuse City School District graduates who attend OCC with their housing costs.

A new grant opportunity is available to help nonprofit organizations enhance their efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion and action.

Proposals are encouraged from a variety of program areas, including education, health, social services, arts and culture, civics, and preservation of historic resources.

Two scholarships of $3,050 will be awarded and may be renewable annually for up to 4 years (or 5 years for engineering only), subject to the recipients’ continued full-time matriculation in their program of study and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

Over the past several months, the Community Foundation embarked on a journey of evaluation that will inform the development of our new five-year strategic plan, which will take us through our centennial year of service to the region. Studies conducted by The Center for Effective...

The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $974,280 in Community Grants and $159,000 in LeadSafeCNY grants to local nonprofits.

Dunn’s leadership increased the Community Foundation’s scope and visibility, greatly increasing its impact in the Central New York region.

A new round of funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation will expand the replacement of lead-painted windows & doors in Syracuse.