Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Grants Program

Geographic Focus: Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, NY

Purpose: The Northern New York Community Foundation makes grants to support the work of non-profit organizations in the three-county region.

Eligible Applicants: Non-profit organizations

Focus Areas: Diverse areas including arts and culture, education, healthcare, human services, environment, and community development

Background: The Foundation has been building charitable endowments since 1929 through gifts from individuals and organizations committed to meeting the changing needs of Northern New York.

Funding Sources: Supported by donors who have established permanent, charitable funds with the Foundation during their lifetimes or through their wills, as well as those making annual gifts.

Contact Information:

  • Northern New York Community Foundation

  • 131 Washington Street

  • Watertown, NY 13601

  • Phone: (315) 782-7110

  • Fax: (315) 782-0047

  • Email: info@nnycf.org

  • Website: nnycf.org
  • Recent Grant Examples:

  • Various grants ranging from $500 to $25,000 for nonprofits in the region
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For general grant application information, contact:

  • Phone: (315) 782-7110

  • Email: info@nnycf.org

  • Website: nnycf.org (see "Apply for a Grant" section)
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartseducationhealthcarehuman-servicesenvironmentcommunity-developmentfoundation

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