Apply now for Northern New York Community Foundation grant program to support a wide variety of programs, projects, and initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Northern New York.
Donor Name: Northern New York Community Foundation
State: New York
Counties: Jefferson County (NY), Lewis County (NY), and St. Lawrence County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grants
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/18/2022
Grant Size: $5,000
Details:
The general policy of the Community Foundation is to award grants that are responsive to evolving community needs in areas including (but not limited to): Health and wellness, arts and culture, human services, education, families, youth and/or elders, environment, and conservation, community development, recreation, and more. Applications should convey a passion and vision that aligns with the Community Foundation’s mission and values. Each request will be evaluated on its potential value to Northern New York, funding available for disbursement, as well as the quality of planning, leadership, and support.
Applications for projects in Jefferson and Lewis counties are reviewed four times a year. Requests affecting St. Lawrence County are reviewed twice a year.
Funding Information
Grant requests of $5,000 or less may be approved at the committee level. Larger grant requests are referred to the Board of Directors with a committee recommendation.
Eligibility Criteria
The Northern New Community Foundation stewards a variety of competitive grant programs that are open to eligible tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
For more information, visit Northern New York Community Foundation.
