Broome County Government has several grants available to municipalities, not for profit organizations, school districts and economic development organizations for the purposes of enhancing our communities, supporting economic development, establishing our area as a unique destination, and overall supporting our County goals as established in our Comprehensive Plan.
ALL COMMUNICATIONS ON GRANTS THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS SHOULD BE SENT TO COMMUNITYGRANTS@BROOMECOUNTYNY.GOV UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. DUE TO STAFFING CHANGES, YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE A TIMELY RESPONSE IF YOU SEND TO OTHER EMAIL ADDRESSES.
If you are an awardee looking for information about payment of a current grant, scroll to "Payment Requests" the bottom of this page.
If you are looking for information on the Broome County Small Business Development Grant Program, please refer to The Agency's website here. For further questions, please contact Stacey Guokas from The Agency at sg@theagency-ny.com or (607) 584-9000.
Application Submittal:
All grant applications must be submitted via email as directed under each grants guidelines. See below for more details.
Hotel Motel (Occupancy Tax) Fund Grants
Broome collects funds through the local Occupancy Tax, accumulated by means of a tax on stays at the County’s hotels and motels. Municipalities and not for profit organizations may apply for these funds under two categories. The purpose of this fund is to support events, projects and programs that support the economic development, tourism and community improvement goals of the County and local communities.
Small Community Fund Grants
2025 Round to be announced soon
Grant applications must be submitted via email to communitygrants@broomecountyny.gov
Questions may be directed to 607-778-2414.
This fund supports small projects to enhance community character or smaller contributions that leverage other funds for larger projects. The intent of this program is to highlight the importance of our diverse communities.
Grants are available to municipalities and non-profit organizations ONLY. Non-profits must be registered as such with the US Internal Revenue Service and NYS Charities Bureau at the time of application. Private entities may not apply. All applicants are responsible for reviewing eligible expenses prior to developing a proposed budget. Even if included in the submitted application, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the requested funds are eligible prior to making project expenditures if awarded.
Economic Development and Marketing Grants
Projects are approved at bimonthly meetings of the grants committee. See guidelines for bimonthly deadlines.
Grant applications must be submitted via email to communitygrants@broomecountyny.gov
This fund supports projects anywhere in the County that can demonstrate a positive impact on the local economy and tourism. These may be projects that bring in visitors from other areas, improve community character, or support efforts to leverage private investment, among others. These are accepted on a rolling basis but will be awarded twice annually. See the Guidance document below for full details.
- Economic Development and Marketing Fund Guidelines
- Economic Development and Marketing Fund Application
Beautification and Stewardship Grants
Community Beautification and Environmental Stewardship Mini-Grants
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed at bimonthly meetings of the grants committee.
Grant applications must be submitted via email to debra.smith@broomecountyny.gov
The Community Beautification & Environmental Stewardship Grant Program offers a range of grants based on project scope and funding availability. These are mini-grants of up to $2,500 open to communities, non-profits, and schools to encourage community beautification and environmental stewardship. Eligible project opportunities must focus on one of the following: litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling, beautification, community greening- street plantings, composting, and community gardens.
- Beautification and Environmental Stewardship Guidelines
- Beautification and Environmental Stewardship Application
Grantee Information
Payment Requests
Projects awarded will be pending official approval by the Legislature or Board of Acquisition and Contract (as applicable). Payment will not be made until a contract is fully executed via the Broome County Law Department (or other approvals as applicable). Payment will NOT automatically be sent upon execution of a contract, but must be requested through submission of the following documentation.
All applicants are responsible for reviewing eligible expenses prior to developing a proposed budget (see guidelines document for each program). Even if included in the submitted application, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the requested funds are eligible prior to making project expenditures if awarded.
Grantees may not make payment requests more than once per quarter as follows (Jan-Mar; Apr-Jun; July-Sept; Oct-Dec). Please note that payment time may vary and take a month or more for processing depending on staff time and workload. Grantees should plan appropriately for delays.
Any payment request must include the following:
- Community Improvement Grant Payment Request Form in an amount not to exceed the contracted grant amount.
- Current W-9 Tax Form (unless already established as a vendor with Broome County)
- Backup documentation showing the costs that have been/will be paid with the grant. This can consist of invoices from a contractor/supplier you are working with, final scope/fee for services, or some other official documentation outlining costs. In the event that the awardee has already expended funds, documentation of payment should be included. Since this may vary with each project, you may contact us with any questions.
Questions regarding payment requests can be directed to the Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development at (607) 778-2114 or communitygrants@broomecountyny.gov.
Resources
2013 Broome County Comprehensive Plan
