Iroquois’ Community Grant Program

The Iroquois Community Grant Program, established in 2007, aims to enhance the quality of life in communities hosting Iroquois facilities through funding initiatives focused on environmental preservation, passive recreation, historic preservation, and arts and culture. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 and are available to local governments and nonprofit organizations. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate community involvement and alignment with grant objectives, fostering sustainable benefits for the communities served.

Note: Hard copy proposals must be received by Iroquois on or before the deadline date.  Email submissions must be received the day prior to deadline to allow for confirmation of receipt.
Since 1991, Iroquois has partnered with our pipeline host communities by providing unique funding programs, which empowers them to take steps to preserve their environmental heritage and increase passive recreational opportunities.
Our first program, the Land Preservation and Enhancement Program (LPEP), provided funding for more than 200 projects including the preservation of more than 12,000 acres of open space, and the creation of 22 new parks. This one-time program's success led to a 10-year successor program, the Land Enhancement and Acquisition Fund (LEAF), launched in 1995. At its conclusion in 2006, LEAF had provided assistance in completing an additional 100 projects within our communities.
Continuing our commitment to being a good corporate neighbor, Iroquois established a Community Grant Program in 2007 that provides lasting benefits to communities where Iroquois’ facilities are located. While remaining focused on environmental and passive recreation initiatives, funding areas have been expanded to include historic preservation and targeted arts & culture.
If your organization is developing a community or environmental initiative designed to provide long-term, lasting benefits, we invite you to contact us for possible funding under Iroquois’ Community Grant Program. This competitive-based program, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, is reserved exclusively for communities where Iroquois facilities are located. Priority is given to those proposals that meet established criteria and rank high with the program’s intent.
Focus Areas
Primary Focus Areas: Environmental Initiatives (Preservation, Enhancement, Education) and Passive Recreation
Secondary Focus Areas: Historic Preservation, Civic & Community, Targeted Arts & Culture

Eligibility

Who May Apply:Local, state and county governments of pipeline host communities Tax-exempt, not-for-profit environmental organizations and land trusts Private tax-exempt organizations under IRS Section 501(c)(3)Only those projects being proposed in a community in which Iroquois facilities are located will be considered for funding.New YorkSt. Lawrence County: Waddington, Lisbon, Canton, DeKalb, Hermon, Edwards, PitcairnLewis County: Diana, Croghan, New Bremen, Watson, Greig, Turin, West Turin, LeydenOneida County: Boonville, Remsen, TrentonHerkimer County: Russia, Cold Brook, Newport, Norway, Fairfield, Salisbury, Manheim, DanubeMontgomery County: Minden, Canajoharie, Root, CharlestonSchoharie County: Carlisle, Esperance, Schoharie, WrightSchenectady County: DuanesburgAlbany County: Knox, Berne, WesterloGreene County: Greenville, New Baltimore, Coxsackie, AthensColumbia County: Greenport, Livingston, ClermontDutchess County: Milan, Clinton, Pleasant Valley, LaGrange, Union Vale, DoverSuffolk County: Huntington, SmithtownBronx County: Hunts PointConnecticutFairfield County: Sherman, Brookfield, Newtown, Monroe, SheltonLitchfield County: New MilfordNew Haven County: MilfordIroquois will consider requests as follows:New, enhanced or phased projects based on a documented need, having a strong project plan, specific outcomes and a feasible budgetStartup or ongoing projects or programs that have proven specific benefits to the community (no more than 2 consecutive years of funding will be considered)Requests from schools must have approval of the SuperintendentProjects/programs located only in Iroquois’ host communitiesProjects/programs that are shovel/launch ready and will achieve completion withinone year of approval

Ineligibility

Lower priority given to requests for capital and equipment. Requests from or for the following are not eligible:IndividualsOrganizations without 501(c)(3) statusOrganizations that have an open Iroquois grantPolitical organizations, campaigns, causes or candidatesFraternal, veterans or social organizationsHealth and human service organizationsSectarian or religious organizationsAthletics or youth sports organizationsCapital campaigns, endowment funds and scholarship fundsMunicipal capital/public works projectsFundraising events such as dinners and golf tournamentsConferences, trips or toursPersonnel positionsResearch projectsPlanning/Conceptual Stage of ProjectsTechnology - computers, software or hardwareProjects proposed outside an Iroquois pipeline host communityProjects initiated prior to approval