Thursday, August 26, 2010

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SIDS PREVENTION GRANT

August 26, 2010 (Syracuse, NY) - The Central New York Community Foundation is accepting applications for a Syracuse SIDS Prevention Fund grant. The deadline for submitting applications is October 1, 2010.

The Syracuse SIDS Prevention Fund provides grants to organizations addressing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome through medical research or increased community awareness, including local parent support programs, risk reduction education and approved SIDS research. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that strive to prevent and eliminate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Onondaga and Madison Counties. Grants cannot exceed a maximum of $3,600.

To learn more about the grant and how to apply, visit www.cnycf.org/grants for details and application guidelines.

The Central New York Community Foundation has served Central New York for over 80 years, receiving, managing and distributing charitable funds for the benefit of nonprofit organizations. Grants are awarded for programs in the areas of human services, arts and culture, education, environment, health, economic development and civic affairs. The region’s largest endowed philanthropic foundation, the Central New York Community Foundation awards over $5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations annually. The Community Foundation, of 500 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, can be reached at (315) 422-9538 or www.cnycf.org.

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