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Community Foundation of Orange Make a Difference Fund

Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland Community foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on cfosrny.org

Award: Award amount not stated.
Next date: Opens Thu, Jul 1, 2027
Who can apply: Nonprofits
Where: Orange and Sullivan counties, NY

Supports nonprofits that help children and families in distressed communities through educational, recreational, and wellness programs. The current cycle focuses on nonprofit infrastructure and operational needs, with preference for projects serving women, children, and seniors.

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Playgrounds are not named, but the fund supports recreational work for children and families, and this cycle covers nonprofit infrastructure needs. A nonprofit could pitch play equipment, shade, or surfacing as infrastructure that serves children.

This grant opportunity provides support to nonprofits that help children and families in distressed communities thrive through programs that are educational, recreational, and wellness-focused.

The year’s grant cycle focuses on supporting nonprofit infrastructure and operational needs, with preference given to projects serving women, children and seniors.

Based on the funder's words, from cfosrny.org (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

How to apply

Confirm your organization is a 501(c)(3) or has a fiscal sponsor, and serves Orange or Sullivan County.
Apply through the Community Foundation's grant application portal while the cycle is open.
Recent cycles opened on July 1 and closed on July 30.

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All the details

Match: None listed
Opens: Thu, Jul 1, 2027
Deadline: Fri, Jul 30, 2027
Schedule: Yearly cycle. The funder posts these dates without a year; these are the next ones on its yearly schedule.
Cycle: The cycle opens July 1 and closes July 30. The page does not state the year.
Who can apply, in full: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or fiscally sponsored groups, serving Orange and Sullivan counties
What it funds: Nonprofit infrastructure and operational needs for groups serving children and families in distressed communities
Area: Applicants must serve residents and be located in Orange and Sullivan counties unless otherwise noted.
Funder: Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://cfosrny.org/apply-for-a-grant/ (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.