Binghamton University accepting applications for University and Community Projects Fund

Ross, a distinguished research professor emeritus, established the fund to advance working partnerships between the university and the community, the school said in its Monday announcement.

Binghamton University awards Ross Fund grants based on specific priorities. They include promotion of collaboration and cooperation between university and community groups.

The priorities also include “innovative” use of the talents and resources of project partners; “demonstrated commitment” to the use of existing funds or to obtaining matching funds; and “significant, enduring and positive difference” in the quality of life of the community.

In 2024 the fund will award about $28,300 in grants to support initiatives carried out through collaborations between local nonprofit organizations and university partners. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $28,300.

Grant funds are available beginning July 1. The application deadline is March 29.

Grant applications, full guidelines, and further information are available on the Ross Fund website.

Most recently, the fund awarded grants to organizations that included the Broome County Council of Churches, the Food Justice Working Group and the Center for Civic Engagement to assist in evaluating the needs of the community to bring “innovative”programming to help support those who struggle with food insecurity in Broome County, Binghamton University said.