Grants

Thirty-two years ago, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation began with the simple concept of “enriching the quality of life in the Chautauqua Region.”  Today, we continue to follow this mission, fueled by the generous financial support from the community...

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s mission is to enrich the quality of life in the Chautauqua Region – for today and for future generations; as a result, our funding supports a great many initiatives in our area. One important initiative that the Foundation is involved in is community development… 

Next Sunday please join us to enjoy the inspirational Mother’s Day story of Jane Fagerstrom. Jane passed away three years ago. In her honor, her three sons established the Jane Fagerstrom Memorial Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation...  

 It is not very often that we encounter individuals whose passions and generosity touch our lives long after they have passed; however, Malcolm and Jeanette Malmstrom Nichols were such individuals. Through their personal commitments and charitable natures, the Nichols epitomized that spirit of giving...

 It only happens once a year. The Karl Peterson Fund/Lynn Foundation Fund applications are now available. January 31^st is the deadline for funding requests through this process. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation grants are well known among most non-profit organizations in our area. Local non-profits know that every year at this time, an important deadline—January 31st—is just around the corner for the Karl Peterson Fund grant application... 

This year marks the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s 30th Thanksgiving celebration. We are thankful for you, the generous donors, who, over time, have made it possible for the Community Foundation to be able to assist worthy charitable organizations. This season is symbolic of the giving and receiving that happens all year-long at the Community Foundation...