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Make a Request to the Corning Incorporated Foundation

All requests to the Foundation for support must be made in writing. Grant seekers are advised to submit a two-to-three page letter of inquiry, signed by the senior administrative officer of the organization.

When submitting a full proposal, the following items must be included:

• A project description with the following:
  • Objectives and specific activities to accomplish these goals
  • Timetable for the project
  • Criteria for evaluating the program
  • An explanation of how the request meets Corning Incorporated Foundation program interests
  • Demonstration of how the project or program promotes cooperation among existing organizations in the field
  • The amount of money sought from the Foundation and dates when funds will be needed
  • An itemized project budget showing sources of committed and proposed income and expenses
• A description of the sponsoring organization and a list of officers and directors
• The organization's budget with sources of income and expenses
• The long-range plan for generating other funding and attaining increased self-sufficiency
• A copy of the organization's latest audited financial statement
• A copy of the organization's Internal Revenue Service determination letter indicating tax-exempt status under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  

All inquiries should be mailed to:

Ms. Karen C. Martin
Associate Director
Corning Incorporated Foundation
MP-BH-07
Corning, New York 14831

Grants are not available to/for:

• Individuals
• Political parties, campaigns or causes
• Labor or veterans' organizations
• Religious or fraternal groups
• Volunteer emergency squads
• Athletic activities
• Courtesy advertising
• Fund-raising events