Grant Guidelines

Get started applying for a Grant.

The Community of Windham Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501 © 3 organization serving the full-time and seasonal residents and visitors to the Town of Windham.

The Foundation’s mission includes support in the following areas:

The Arts & Culture
Purpose: To support the community with assistance in development and promotion of various cultural and artistic organizations and activities indigenous to our area.

Goals & Objectives: To create a positive atmosphere to foster the arts in and around Windham; to raise the awareness of and potential for Windham to become a destination for the arts; to assist other existing organizations in obtaining grant funding to support the arts.

Historic Preservation
Purpose: To preserve a link to our past by creating and disseminating information about historical significance and development of the Town as well as assist in the general beautification and enhancement of its present appearance, including preserving its historic character.

Goals & Objectives: Raise public awareness of our rich local history and the importance of historic preservation; preserve and protect our historic resources (i.e. buildings, landscapes, artifacts, etc.); enhance the aesthetic appearance of the Town; assist with projects designed to preserve and/or rehabilitate properties with special historic significance.

Recreation
Purpose: To foster more and better public recreational opportunities in the Town for residents and visitors of all ages.

Goals & Objectives: To upgrade and enhance existing recreational facilities in the Town and assist in the development of new ones; to support existing youth groups and sports organizations that provide recreational opportunities; to promote greater public access to and enjoyment of state-owned and city-owned lands within the Town of Windham; to provide more recreational/social opportunities for seniors; to promote Windham as a world class year-round recreational destination.

Want to apply for a grant?

The Community of Windham Foundation considers grants to support program development, and new and expanded facilities and equipment in the areas of arts and culture, historic preservation, and recreation. Requests for donations should be directed to the Foundation at P.O. Box 217, Windham, NY 12496.

At present, the maximum amount that may be requested is $3,000. An organization may submit only one application per COWF fiscal year, which begins Jan. 1 and ends Dec. 31. Applications are accepted on a monthly basis.

The Community of Windham Foundation Board of Directors will review all applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. The Foundation will process complete applications within 30 days of receipt of said grant(s).

The Community of Windham Foundation does not ordinarily support the following:

Individuals
Candidates for Political Office
Religious Organizations
Activities for Sectarian purposes
Endowments

How can I apply?

Submit a cover letter on your organization’s letterhead stating the amount requests, the purpose of the grant, and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the organization’s contact person.

Give a brief description of the organization’s purpose, history and outlook for the future.

Include a copy of the organization’s operating budget for the current year and at least two past years.

Include a list of the organization’s current officers and directors.

Include a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter of tax-exempt charitable status under 501 C 3, if applicable.

Include a list of other organizations and foundations that currently support your organization, and list the purpose and amount received from each.

List the dates and amounts of any previous grants received from the Community of Windham Foundation. Also list any applications to the COWF that were not granted.

Get started applying for a Grant.

The Community of Windham Foundation
P.O. Box 217
Windham, New York 12496

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