The Lake Placid Education Foundation is seeking applications from qualified organizations for its grant program.
Donor Name: Lake Placid Education Foundation
State: New York
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Although grants can be made elsewhere, primary support goes to applicants in the Adirondack region area of New York State. Except in very special circumstances, grants are not awarded to organizations for land acquisition, capital campaigns, or endowment purposes. Additionally, grants are not made to individuals.
Funding Information
Grants range from $500 to as much as $50,000 in special circumstances. Total annual grants in recent years have amounted to $280,000.
Geographical Area
Although grants can be made elsewhere, primary support goes to applicants in the Adirondack region area of New York State.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations are encouraged to apply if they meet the following criteria:
- Classified as charities under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, o
- Certain governmental units providing services to the general public in the areas of education and libraries
- They encourage partnerships and collaborations.
- Programs supported by the Lake Placid Education Foundation
- Grants are made to schools, both public and private, for many different purposes, including scholarships, equipment, operating expenses or other special needs.
- Libraries are supported through grants for collection additions, special studies, staff training, operations, equipment, etc.
- Arts and other cultural organizations are aided for educational activities especially those linked with educational institutions and those that relate to general public education.
- Restoration programs to provide educators and librarians with the opportunity to “renew” themselves through quiet study and relaxation away from the pressure of their usual work environment.
- Seed-sowing – the study of new ideas in the areas of education and library science, helping organizations start new projects and assisting innovation in a variety of ways.
For more information, visit Adirondack Foundation.
