As part of its annual tradition, the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from not for profits and charitable organizations Broome, Tioga, Chemung, and Bradford counties.
The foundation will award $2 million which was increased in 2023 from $1.5 million to 501(c)3 organizations that combat local poverty and community deterioration as well as help the many great organizations that make a difference with various populations throughout the community.
The foundation aims to provide funds to those groups that advance charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes in the target counties.
Interested applicants must mail a hard copy of their complete application to PO Box 15, Nichols, NY 13827 and must be received no later than October 25th, 2024.
Applications can be found on the Tioga Downs Casino and Resort website. Grant Recipients will be announced on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in an evening ceremony at the Tioga Downs Casino and Resort event center.
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation’s mission is to promote economic and community development in the counties surrounding Tioga Downs Casino Resort. The foundation is solely funded by personal contributions from Tioga Downs owner Jeffrey Gural. Mr. Gural is dedicated to helping these communities and considers it a personal responsibility and privilege.