Published on April 04, 2025
Tompkins County has announced that applications are open through May 8 for the 2026 County/City Community Agencies funding request process. Not-for-profit agencies serving the health and human services needs in the community are eligible to apply. The Human Services Coalition reviews applications and makes funding recommendations to the Tompkins County Legislature as part of an annual budget process.
Funding made available through this process supports not-for-profit agencies that provide services and/or programming in alignment with Tompkins County’s interests in addressing community needs. Agencies may apply for general operating support and/or time-limited program funding.
Applicants must demonstrate an alignment with County goals in their application by referencing one or more of the strategic priorities and/or accompanying objectives in the Tompkins County Strategic Operations Plan. Applicants may also identify other relevant County plans, stated interests, or focus areas as part of their application. These include, but are not limited to, the Local Services Plan and the Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plans. Applicants are encouraged to review resolutions and meeting highlights of the Tompkins County Legislature and department pages on the Tompkins County website for other plans and initiatives.
The sources of this funding for community agencies are Tompkins County property and City of Ithaca sales taxes. The total amount of available funding is determined during the development of the County budget. In 2025, community agencies received $1,642,645 in target funding and $232,860 in one-time funding.
The application can be found online at: https://hsctc.org/applications. Applications are due on Thursday, May 8. Agencies may submit for early review by May 1. More details are available in the application documentation.
For questions or inquiries, email applications@hsctc.org or call 607-273-8686, extension 230.
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