Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative Grant

Northern New York Community Foundation
Lawrence counties.
Through partnerships with businesses and organizations, charitable foundations, and generous families and individual donors, the Community Foundation awards grants and scholarships from an endowment and collection of funds that benefit the region. Its commitment to donors helps individuals achieve their charitable objectives now and for generations to come by preserving and honoring legacies of community philanthropy while inspiring others.
The Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative is a Northern New York Community Foundation effort to help strengthen the effectiveness of local nonprofit organizations. Grants up to $5,000 may be awarded to nonprofits seeking outside expertise and resources to develop and grow their internal structure, practices and operations.

Eligibility

Nonprofits must be located in and serving residents in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

Ineligibility

Staffing, operations for existing programs, or pay off deficits Reimbursement for capacity building work that is started, substantially completed or finished before a grant is awarded Capital improvements and expenses associated with capital projects, such as feasibility studies Attendance at professional conferences Awards to individuals Production of collateral or marketing to support execution of capacity building strategy or fundraising Provide grants to churches, religious organizations, or to support related activities. Projects that demonstrate clear community benefit may be considered