The mission of the Social Service League is to support Tompkins County not-for-profit, human service organizations in their work to address the most significant community needs. Any not-for-profit, incorporated, human/social service provider in Tompkins County is eligible to apply. Public/government agencies and individuals are not eligible to receive funds. Projects must show the ability to sustain themselves without continuing support from the League. Funding is not granted for capital fund drives or deficits. For more information, read the Social Service League brochure or contact John Mazzello at the Human Services Coalition at 607.273.8686.
2017-2018 Funding Applications Now Available!
Applications are now open for funding under the Social Service League 2017-2018 grant cycle. Applications are due on Friday, October 20, 2017.
Download the application and instructions here. The application is in Microsoft Word format. You may submit the application and other required materials by email or deliver them to the Human Services Coalition office. If you have any questions, please call or email John Mazzello prior to the deadline.
2016-2017 Award Recipients
The Social Service League allocated $12,706 to sixteen organizations for the 2016-2017 funding cycle. The Human Services Coalition provided technical support and facilitate the funding process.
Social Service League Board Members and 2016-17 Funding Recipients
2016-2017 Award Information:
| Name of Applicant | Project Title |
| AAUW-Ithaca | Tech Savvy |
| Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga | Personal Needs Products |
| Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom | Creating a Visual, Multicultural Narrative for the Cayuga Lake Area |
| Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services | Emergency Materials Fund for Home Repairs |
| Ithaca Welcomes Refugees | Local Multilingual Orientation Materials for New Refugees |
| The Learning Web | Transportation Support for Homeless Youth |
| Mental Health Association in Tompkins County | Mental Health on the Move |
| Opportunities, Alternatives, Resources (OAR) | College Initiative Upstate |
| Multicultural Resource Center | Healing Days |
| Southside Community Center | 305 Strong and Fit: Soutside Calisthenics |
| Tompkins Community Action | Bed Bug Eradication Project |
| Tompkins Learning Partners | Revitalized Resource Library |
| Unity House of Cayuga County | Equipment: Therapy Swing and Stand |
| Varna Community Association | Varna After School Program Technology |
| Village at Ithaca | Lift Every Voice: We are the Village! Concert |
| Youth Farm Project | Youth Farm Growth Plan |