Lake Placid Education Foundation Grant Program – US

Deadline: 01-May-21

The Adirondack Foundation and Lake Placid Education Foundation (LPEF) are inviting qualified organizations for its grant program which supports libraries, schools, arts organizations, and other nonprofits throughout the Adirondacks.

The Lake Placid Education Foundation makes grants to qualified organizations on an annual basis. Although grants can be made elsewhere, primary support goes to applicants in the Adirondack region area of New York State. Except in very special circumstances, grants are not awarded to organizations for land acquisition, capital campaigns, or endowment purposes. Additionally, grants are not made to individuals.

Funding Information

Grants range from $500 to as much as $50,000 in special circumstances.
Total annual grants in recent years have amounted to $280,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Geographic Focus:
- Although grants can be made elsewhere, primary support goes to applicants in the Adirondack region area of New York State.
Organizations are encouraged to apply if they meet the following criteria:
- Classified as charities under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or
- Certain governmental units providing services to the general public in the areas of education and libraries
- The Foundation encourages partnerships and collaborations.
Programs supported by the Lake Placid Education Foundation
- Grants are made to schools, both public and private, for many different purposes, including scholarships, equipment, operating expenses or other special needs.
- Libraries are supported through grants for collection additions, special studies, staff training, operations, equipment, etc.
- Arts and other cultural organizations are aided for educational activities especially those linked with educational institutions and those that relate to general public education.
- Restoration programs to provide educators and librarians with the opportunity to “renew” themselves through quiet study and relaxation away from the pressure of their usual work environment.
- Seed-sowing – the study of new ideas in the areas of education and library science, helping organizations start new projects and assisting innovation in a variety of ways.