Binghamton University accepting applications for University and Community Projects Fund

Binghamton University on Monday said it is now accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund. The application deadline is March 29. The grant dollars are meant to help advance working partnerships between the university and the community. (Photo credit: Binghamton University)

VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is now accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross 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 […]

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VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is now accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross 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 innovativeprogramming to help support those who struggle with food insecurity in Broome County, Binghamton University said.

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