LEAD Impact Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
LEAD Impact Grant Program
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: October 22, 2025
Summary
The LEAD Impact Grant Program, established by the Northern New York Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. This initiative prioritizes projects addressing basic human needs, mental health and wellness, and workforce development. The program aims to foster positive change and improve the quality of life for residents in these communities. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to apply for funding opportunities that align with these community-focused objectives.Overview
The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that annually award grants to support nonprofit organization programs, projects and initiatives positively impacting the quality of life across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. LEAD Impact Grant Program 2025 The LEAD Impact Grant Program was created by the LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation. LEAD Council is an advisory committee of young professionals empowered to identify and address community needs across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. This grant program is designed to support nonprofit projects that will make a positive and tangible impact on the organization and the people it serves. Grant Program Focus The LEAD Council will strongly consider grant requests that focus on three important community priorities: Basic human needs (food insecurity, nutrition programs, emergency/disaster relief)Mental health and wellness servicesWorkforce development and job trainingEligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Funding opportunities are open to eligible 501(c)(3) organizationsFocus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
nonprofitsmental-healthworkforce-developmenthungerfood-securitysmall-grants
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