Funding Amount

Up to $27,000 (annual total distributed)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Geography

  • Operating in Herkimer or Oneida Counties with programs benefiting women and girls

Overview

Geographic Scope: Herkimer and Oneida Counties, New York

Focus Areas: Programs that support women and girls, including:

  • Leadership development and mentoring programs for young women
  • Academic and personal growth programs
  • Transportation and childcare assistance for program participants
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum support
  • Youth scout leadership camps

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations operating in Herkimer or Oneida Counties with programs benefiting women and girls

Award Examples (2025): $24,470 awarded total to multiple organizations

  • Young Scholars, LPP – "Taking the Lead" leadership development program
  • SUNY POLY Foundation – mentorship program for young women in STEM
  • Midtown Utica Community Center – childcare and transportation support
  • Leatherstocking Council – leadership camp for female scouts

Background: The Women's Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization funded by donor contributions. Since its founding 25+ years ago, the organization has gifted over $700,000 to support women and girls in the region.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (315) 381-3072
  • Email: info@womensfundhoc.org
  • Address: 2 Williams Street, Clinton, NY 13323
  • Website: womensfundhoc.org

What The Womens Fund of Herkimer & Oneida County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$25K
Median grant
$6,044
Range
$5,400–$8,000
  • By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Utica, NY; Rochester, NY.

Example grants

  • Mosaic Health · Rochester, NY

    To assist women programs

    $8,000

  • Integrated Community Alternatives Network · Utica, NY

    To assist women programs

    $6,088

  • Midtown Utica Community Center · Utica, NY

    Support for refugee women

    $6,000

  • Upstate Caring Partners Foundation · Utica, NY

    To assist women programs

    $5,400

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Women
  • Youth leadership
  • STEM education

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