Northern New York Community Foundation: Grants for Good

Northern New York Community Foundation: Grants for Good

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Northern New York Community Foundation offers grants to support diverse programs addressing regional needs, including human services, health, arts, education, and environmental conservation. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties can apply. The Foundation evaluates proposals quarterly, with requests of $5,000 or less potentially approved at the committee level, while larger requests require Board review. Applicants will receive notification of award decisions after Board meetings.

Overview

Grants for Good Program Details Rolling application available for each county (Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence)Organizations may submit one application at a timeApply to the application based on location and impact of request or projectFocus areas should be selected based on the request’s alignment with community needThe Foundation reviews applications four times each year with final approval from its Board of Directors

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Northern New Community Foundation stewards a variety of competitive grant programs that are open to eligible tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.