The Northern New York Community Foundation is now accepting applications for service on its Youth Philanthropy Council from all Jefferson County rising sophomores and juniors.
Donor Name: Northern New York Community Foundation
State: New York
County: Jefferson County (NY), Lewis County (NY), Saint Lawrence County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/29/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Youth Philanthropy Council is an advisory committee of the Northern New York Community Foundation. It was chartered in 2010 to promote positive youth development and leadership while engaging young people in meaningful activities that build their skills and deepen their understanding of community needs and philanthropy and its impact on Northern New York. Council members collaborate with peers from multiple school districts to evaluate grant applications and allocate up to $25,000 to support local nonprofits and volunteer to help with various community service projects.
The Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC) of the Northern New York Community Foundation is a studentled advisory committee whose mission is to instill the principles of philanthropy and community service in the young people of the North Country. Those who serve on YPC will be empowered to make a difference in local communities through annual grantmaking and volunteer opportunities. YPC members will be entrusted with substantial funding from the Foundation that will allow them to have a profound impact on the quality of life in Northern New York. YPC council members are mentored by adult leaders, Community Foundation staff, and board members.
Criteria
Since its inception in 2010, the Youth Philanthropy Council has awarded 155 grants totaling $285,070 insupport to nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
For more information, visit NNYCF.
