Funding Amount

Up to $27,000 (annual total distributed)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Nonprofit Grants

Funder: The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.

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 & 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

    nonprofitswomenyouth-leadershipstem-education

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