The Otsego Lake Watershed Sustainability Fund supports the long-term health of the Otsego Lake Watershed.
An Advisory Committee reviews all applications and makes recommendations. The committee consists of the leaders of three lake-focused organizations: the Otsego Lake Association, the Watershed Supervisory Committee (Village of Cooperstown, Towns of Otsego, Middlefield and Springfield), and SUNY-Oneonta’s Biological Field Station.
What We Fund through The Otsego Lake Watershed Sustainability Fund
- Projects that focus on the health of Otsego Lake and its watershed;
- Special consideration will be given to projects that comply with or advance the recommendations of the 9E Plan for Otsego Lake Watershed management that is now being prepared;
- Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization are also eligible but must submit evidence of the sponsorship (funds will be disbursed through that sponsor, which must also provide the identifying information requested in our application).
What We Do Not Fund through The Otsego Lake Watershed Sustainability Fund
- fundraising aid
- direct grants to individuals
- direct grants to businesses
Award Details
- The Community Foundation has allocated up to $15,000 for awards for 2024.
- The deadline for applications is April 30, 2024.
- To submit an application, click here.
Application Instructions
- Please answer all questions.
- If an award is offered, funds will be disbursed upon written acceptance of our award and compliance with any conditions of the award.
- We request a report be submitted on the use of award funds. Reports must include metrics on what the program or activity accomplished, evaluations of how it performed in comparison to expectations, lessons learned, and what changes will be made if the program continues. Reports for prior awards are required before new applications will be considered.
- Applications must be submitted online.
Questions Welcome
If you have any questions about the application or awards round, we are glad to help. Please email contact@cfotsego.org, or call 607-286-3750.
