We are excited to announce the Community Grant Program will continue this fall! The Community Grant Program has always been a collaborative effort of local funders to increase the effectiveness of grantmaking and grow the capacity of local nonprofits. This year between natural disasters and the OCF transitioning to a new software system, numerous things have impacted the usual spring timeline. In order to keep the original intention of the program and to better develop a process that serves OCF staff, funding partners, and organizational partners, our grant application process is going through a slight makeover this year.

We appreciate your patience as we make this shift to best serve you. Informational sessions will be available before the application opens according to the dates above and more details will be shared in the coming weeks. Please reach out to DeLayni at  delayni@otsegofoundation.org if you have any questions.

Thanks to the generous support of community-minded individuals and families, the Otsego Community Foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships this year. This total includes $15,500 in new 2025 awards, along with $14,500 in renewable scholarships for past recipients of the Treetops Scholarship, Edward and Frances Burzynski Scholarship, and Freel Family Scholarship. Enjoy the video above featuring this year’s incredible recipients!

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Welcome New Program Manager – DeLayni Brown

Welcome New Program Manager – DeLayni Brown

Hi! I’m DeLayni Brown and I’m so excited to introduce myself as the OCF Program Manager. I am a born and raised Otsego County resident so my name may not be new to all of you. I graduated from Gaylord High School in 2021 where I did my best to be involved with...

Volunteer Spotlight—Alex Hughes

Volunteer Spotlight—Alex Hughes

We are excited to highlight Alex Hughes in our OCF Volunteer Spotlight. Alex is part of the Grant Committee and has served for three years. He is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and moved to Otsego County in December of 2008 after being hired by Kevin...

YAC Graduating Senior – Noah Enders

YAC Graduating Senior – Noah Enders

As a graduating senior and dedicated member of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), Noah has spent the past few years making a meaningful impact on his community. YAC, a program of the Otsego Community Foundation, brings together student representatives from local high...

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