Sayre, PA – The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is continuing to accept grant applications through the 2026 Floyd Hooker Youth Fund, providing funding opportunities for programs and projects that positively impact the youth of Tioga County, New York.
A total of $24,500 is available for grant awards during the 2026 funding cycle. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that provide programs or services benefiting youth throughout Tioga County, NY. Please note that the Floyd Hooker Youth Fund is administered by the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers and is separate from the Floyd Hooker Foundation.
A lifelong resident of Owego, Floyd Hooker established this permanent endowment through a gift from his estate to ensure future generations of Tioga County youth would continue to benefit from educational, recreational, cultural, and community opportunities. Today, the fund continues to honor his vision by supporting organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of young people.
All applications must be submitted online through the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers website. The application deadline is Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Organizations that received funding during the 2025 grant cycle must have submitted their final grant report before they are eligible to apply for additional funding. For grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, and to complete an online application, please visit the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers website at www.twintierscf.org.
About the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves five counties: Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, Tioga County, PA, and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 170 funds, valued at $18.5 million, and has awarded over $3.5 million in grants and scholarships since its inception, positively impacting the lives of hundreds in the region. For more information on its work in the community, contact us at 570.888.4759, by email at info@twintierscf.org, and visit our website at www.twintierscf.org.