Fostering Unity Through Interfaith Dialogue
Join us in bridging gaps and building understanding across diverse faith communities.
Promoting Peace
We encourage peaceful coexistence through mutual respect and dialogue.
Community Engagement
Empowering communities to embrace diversity and foster inclusivity.
Our Story
The Cortland Interfaith Council was officially formed in 2025 out of the mutual works of The Cortland County Council of Churches (C4) and the Cortland Interfaith Association. Years prior, these organizations realized that by partnering with one another, they could strengthen the faith communities of Cortland County with even more impact. While being true to each of their individual missions, they worked diligently to create an organization that was inclusive of both organizations’ goals for Cortland. The Cortland interfaith Council works today to provide resources for faith communities, support the annual Crop Walk, provide a Thanksgiving Service for the community, and provide summer camp scholarships for local youth.
Our Mission
Building Bridges Across Faiths
The mission of the Cortland Interfaith Council is to be the visible presence of the diverse spiritual and faith groups in the Cortland area by fostering understanding, developing relationships, encouraging education, and promoting cooperation to build a stronger community. To serve as a spiritually grounded board dedicated to advancing community well-being by providing grants and resources to local faith communities whose work aligns with our core spiritual values and commitment to compassion, justice, and service.
Annual Events & Programs
Crop Hunger Walk
Since 2019, the Cortland Crop Hunger Walk has raised approximately $85,000 with 25% of those funds returning to the Cortland community to be distributed to local food pantries. This walk is larger than just the Cortland community with the other funds going to global and domestic disaster relief, agricultural development, refugee resettlement, and emergency food aid.
Crop Hunger Walk
Since 2019, the Cortland Crop Hunger Walk has raised approximately $85,000 with 25% of those funds returning to the Cortland community to be distributed to local food pantries. This walk is larger than just the Cortland community with the other funds going to global and domestic disaster relief, agricultural development, refugee resettlement, and emergency food aid.
Crop Hunger Walk
Since 2019, the Cortland Crop Hunger Walk has raised approximately $85,000 with 25% of those funds returning to the Cortland community to be distributed to local food pantries. This walk is larger than just the Cortland community with the other funds going to global and domestic disaster relief, agricultural development, refugee resettlement, and emergency food aid.
Program Sustainability Grants
Ongoing programs through faith communities which demonstrate a need for financial support
Ability to show the impact the program is having on that faith community currently
Demonstrate where they have tried to enhance the program on their own
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for our grants, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue and community engagement. Eligible projects should align with our mission of fostering peace and understanding among diverse groups.
Application Process
Interested applicants can submit their proposals through our online portal. The application process includes a detailed project outline, budget plan, and letters of support from community partners. Deadlines for submission are announced annually on our website.
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Phone
(415) 555-1234
Address
5678 Harmony Lane, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94103