We Make Grants

Brighter Possibilities

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We give grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships for students. Our grantmaking and scholarships come from a combination of investments made by our donors and SCCF.

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Grants for Nonprofits

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grants awarded totaling $1.5M per year on average

$29M+

invested in our community since SCCF was founded in 1991

Types of Grants

• Arts & Culture

• Community Development

• Education

• Environment

• Health & Human Services

• Humanities

• Recreation

• Substance Abuse & Recovery

• Women’s Causes

• And more!

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Want to apply for or manage a grant?
Visit our online portal or contact Silby Kays at skays@steubenfoundation.org or 260 665-6656 to learn more.

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Scholarships for Students

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scholarships awarded totaling $400K per year on average

$690K

awarded in scholarships since SCCF was founded in 1991

“Because of this scholarship, I’ll be able to research the impact that social media has on American culture and its effects on the human brain.”

— Holly Schneider, 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar recipient

Types of Scholarships

• Traditional and Nontraditional Students

• General and Vocational Scholarships

• Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program

Find Scholarships

Apply Now

Want to apply for or manage a scholarship?
Visit our online portal or contact Silby Kays at skays@steubenfoundation.org or 260 665-6656 to learn more.

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Building Homes, Building Community

In Steuben County, more families, retirees, and young professionals are finding a place to call home. Thanks to the support of REMC Operation Round Up and the hard work of the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), our community has taken important steps to better understand housing needs and prepare for the future.

Steuben County Community Foundation Celebrates 2025 Progress

SCCF awarded more than $3.7 million in grants over the past fiscal year, the majority of which supported nonprofits right here in Steuben County. As a visual representation of its mission, SCCF personally distributed more than $375,000 in designated and agency fund grants to local nonprofit organizations during its Annual Public Meeting, held Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Steuben County Event Center.

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