Professional women across the Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties are invited to apply for the 2026 grant support from the Maxine Quigg Women in Business Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.
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: 05/01/2026
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grant funding will be awarded to support the following focus areas and extend Maxine’s legacy of giving back to a community once a business is well established and thriving:
- Provide a strengthened path for an increase in locally generated mentorships, volunteerism, and civic and community engagement and investment.
- Expand opportunities for women through education, training, and entrepreneurship with the goal of financial independence.
Funding Information
Since it began awarding grant funding in 2022, sixteen tri-county women have received support totaling $16,505 from the fund. Applicants may request any amount of grant support, though awards may range between $500 and $1,000.
Criteria
Grants awarded to individuals are held to a high standard of accountability and must adhere to the same requirements as any other grants or scholarships to individuals. Grant awards must support the betterment of the recipient herself and are not provided as direct support to a specific business entity or interest.
For more information, visit NNYCF.
