F O S T E R I N G E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T
The strategic focus of the Gebbie Foundation is to revitalize downtown Jamestown through collaborative economic development initiatives that will make it an attractive place to live, work, meet, shop, and visit.
In decision making, we are guided by development strategies outlined in the Jamestown Urban Design Plan (UDP), the Urban Design Plan 2.0, the Downtown Jamestown Economic Development Strategy developed by AECOM, the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, and Main Street America’s framework for community revitalization.
We intentionally invest in organizations and entities whose mission supports the implementation of these strategies and invite entities to apply for grants based on objectives identified by the Board of Directors.
Apply for a Grant
Grant seekers should first review our Strategic Focus. If the project aligns with our objectives:
Create an account on Chautauqua Grants and submit a 1–2-page Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
If your LOI is approved, a draft application will appear on your Dashboard to complete.
Complete the full application on Chautauqua Grants by the due dates specified below:
2024 Deadlines for 2025 Grant Funding
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – 1st Letter of Inquiry deadline for 2025 grant requests
Thursday, August 22, 2024 –1st deadline for full applications for 2025 grant funding
Thursday, October 10, 2024 – 2nd Letter of Inquiry deadline for 2025 grant requests
Thursday, October 24, 2024 – 2nd & final deadline for 2025 grant funding
An unsolicited application may be considered if it falls within the Strategic Focus, and if it is submitted by an organization with 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service. In this case, a prospective applicant should create an account on Chautauqua Grants and upload a 1–2-page Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for review. Staff at the Foundation will receive notice that the letter was uploaded. Please allow 2 weeks from the date of submission for a decision on the LOI. If approved, the website will open a draft application for you to complete.