The Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation in New York state on Tuesday announced at a luncheon the awarding of $2 million in grants to non-profit organizations in the region.
Tuesday’s luncheon was attended by representatives from nonprofit organizations throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. More than 120 organizations advancing community development were recognized. Tioga Downs Owner Jeff Gural also donated $100,000 to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to combat food insecurity in the region.
“Through the experiences shared by our award winners, we eagerly anticipate the ripple effects of these grants making a real difference close to home,” Gural said in a statement. “There are countless organizations doing amazing work, often without the budget they truly deserve, and these grants aim to amplify their impact.”
Grant recipients were announced during awards ceremony at Tioga Downs Casino Resort, where non-profit organizations from Chemung, Tioga, Broome, and Bradford counties were highlighted for initiatives in addressing and combating local poverty and community deterioration.
More than 120 organizations received grants, with a record number of 200 organizations applying this year. With hundreds of applications received annually, the foundation strives to donate to as many organizations as possible. Each organization is encouraged to apply again next year regardless of if a grant was awarded.
The foundation is dedicated to promoting economic and community development by supporting organizations that contribute to charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational endeavors within the target counties.
