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Our Mission

We are dedicated to advancing a more just, equitable, and sustainable society and environment.

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Our Funding Priorities

The Park Foundation funds a variety of non-profit partners, from local Tompkins County grassroots programs to initiatives with national impact.

Environment

Environment

supports policy development, advocacy, organizing, and corporate responsibility in the areas of energy, clean drinking water, and the environment
Civic<br>Participation

Civic
Participation

support for protecting voter rights and election integrity, promoting education and year-round engagement
Media

Media

supports public interest media that raises awareness of critical environmental, political, and social issues
Democracy

Democracy

a broad array of initiatives intended to strengthen the foundations of democracy and good governance
Community<br>Needs

Community
Needs

Grantmaking opportunities for low-income residents of Tompkins County
Sustainable<br>Ithaca

Sustainable
Ithaca

advancing the vision for Ithaca and Tompkins County to become a fully sustainable community – environmentally, socially, and economically
Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare

focus on policy and advocacy work related to threatened and endangered species to advance the protection and conservation of wildlife
School Food & Nutrition

School Food & Nutrition

Nutritional security for Tompkins County residents, supporting health, growth, and well-being

THE FUNDING PROCESS

Grant Seekers

Discover the potential for funding your nonprofit initiative, learn how to submit proposals, and check out important filing deadlines.

How to Apply

Learn about the application process. Here you will find detailed instructions on how to submit a proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of your questions can be answered here before beginning your application process.

Important Dates

Filing dates and more are listed here to keep you moving smoothly along the process.

Grant Database

Search existing grants to gain a deeper understanding of the ways we can work together

Our History

A Legacy of Commitment

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“Look for opportunity more than security and stability. Consider the breadth of an opportunity and do your best.”

Founder Roy Park

FUNDING STORIES

Making a Difference

See some of the ways Park Foundation helps partners achieve their goals locally and nationally.

Park Foundation, through a PRI, helps a local land trust preserve thousands of feet of pristine shoreline.

A unique collaboration gives nine Afghan women at Cornell a chance to bond with the community and chart a brighter path to their futures.

A major Ken Burns project tells the story and along the way debunks myths about “The U.S. and the Holocaust.” Park was a leading funder for the work.