Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Adirondack Community Foundation Grant Program.
Donor Name: Adirondack Community Foundation
State: New York
County: Clinton County (NY), Essex County (NY), Franklin County (NY), Hamilton County (NY), Herkimer County (NY), Saint Lawrence County (NY), Warren County (NY), Washington County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/04/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Adirondack Community Foundation enhances the lives of people in the Adirondacks through philanthropy. Generous Acts is supported by hundreds of donors dedicated to addressing local needs and identifying opportunities where philanthropic dollars can create positive change. In the past five years, Generous Acts has awarded over $4 million in grants to nonprofits, schools, and community-based organizations. They seek applications that are mindful of underserved populations, help address racial, economic, or other disparities, have clear outcomes, and demonstrate collaboration and community buy-in.
Priority Areas
- Basic Needs
- Educational Pathways
- Economic Vitality
Funding Information
Grants can be small ($2,500–$10,000) to test new ideas or address immediate needs, or larger (up to $30,000)
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations, schools and municipalities located in or serving the people of the Adirondack Region, defined for this purpose as all of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton counties as well as the parts of Herkimer, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington counties within the Adirondack Park boundary.
For more information, visit ACF.
