Richard Shineman Foundation’s Grants for Organizations in Oswego County – US

Deadline: 03-Sep-21

The Richard S. Shineman Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program to enhance the quality of life in Oswego County.

The Richard S. Shineman Foundation is a private foundation established by the bequest of Richard S. Shineman who was a tenured professor of chemistry at SUNY Oswego. As a man of many intellectual interests and a deep passion for his community, he made a provision in his will for the establishment of a foundation that will serve the broad needs of Oswego County and Central New York.  They seek to improve the quality of life in the communities they serve by working with their not-for-profit partners with integrity, honesty, and compassion, and by pursuing excellence through the highest professional grantmaking standards.

Focus Areas

• Grants will only be given to proposals that have a focus upon:
  • Education
  • Arts and Culture
  • Civic Benefit
  • Environment
  • Religion
  • Health & Human Services
  • Historic Preservation
  • Economic Revitalization
• Grants proposals should focus on the following matters:
  • A positive and transformative impact to the community of the proposed use of money, including long-term investments in social capital and infrastructure.
  • The viability of the applicant, and the sustainability of the program.
  • Clearly stated, and achievable, objectives and timeframes.
  • Collaboration within the community, and the inclusion of diverse voices.

Types of Grants

Grants may be awarded for the following programs and projects

• Organizational capacity building
• Special projects
• New programs
• Seed grants
• Capital campaigns
• Challenge grants

Eligibility Criteria

• Organizations that are located in or benefit Oswego County through specific projects or programs.
• Grants are only made to organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or those that are considered exempt such as governmental subdivisions.
• No grants or loans will be made to individuals.

For more information, visit http://www.shinemanfoundation.org/grantmaking-policies