Deadline: 24-Sep-21
The Northern New York Community Foundation supports a wide variety of programs, projects, and initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Northern New York.
The general policy of the Community Foundation is to award grants that are responsive to evolving community needs in areas including (but not limited to): Health and wellness, arts and culture, human services, education, families, youth and/or elders, environment, and conservation, community development, recreation, and more.
Applications should convey a passion and vision that aligns with the Community Foundation’s mission and values. Each request will be evaluated on its potential value to Northern New York, funding available for disbursement, as well as the quality of planning, leadership, and support.
Funding Information
- Grant requests of $5,000 or less may be approved at the committee level.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants can only be paid to a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or to a public entity, such as a municipality. If your organization does not have this classification, you may partner with an eligible nonprofit organization, municipality, or entity to serve as your fiscal sponsor. Agencies seeking funding through this funding opportunity must confirm partnership with an eligible nonprofit organization or fiscal sponsor at the time a grant proposal is submitted. Please contact the Community Foundation for further assistance, if needed.
For more information, visit https://www.nnycf.org/grants/grant-information/