The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Micro-Grant Program provides support to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations for projects that align with the Foundation’s mission and demonstrate clear community benefit.
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: All Time
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Focus Areas
Priority focus areas include, but are not limited to:
- Bridge funding to support the start or completion of community projects
- Catalyst funding to help leverage charitable support from the community
- Programs/projects supporting targeted populations in need
- Secure resources for nonprofit development (capacity building, governance, strategic planning, etc.)
Funding Information
$250 to $2,500 per grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible nonprofit organizations must be located in and serving Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
- The Community Foundation will not pursue micro-grant requests to:
- Fund operations for existing programs or pay off deficits
- Reimburse funds directed to a project that is either substantially completed or will be by the time the proposal is considered by the Foundation
- Provide grants to churches and religious organizations. Projects that demonstrate clear community benefit may be considered
- Award support for endowments of any kind. However, from time to time, endowment support may be considered if the fund is to be stewarded by the Community Foundation.
- Provide funding to individuals
- Support event sponsorships.
For more information, visit NNYCF.
