Grant to Improve Quality of Life in Communities in Northern New York in New York (USA)
GrantID: 75274
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $20,000
Summary
This grant opportunity is offered through a community foundation that serves Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties in northern New York. It is aimed exclusively at nonprofit organizations (and in some cases eligible public agencies)—not individuals or for-profit businesses. The intent is to distribute funding across multiple themed funds that address local needs.
The general grant program accepts proposals in areas such as human services, health and wellness, arts and culture, education, family and youth services, environmental conservation, community development, and recreation. Smaller requests up to $5,000 may be approved at a committee level, while larger requests are reviewed by the foundation’s board.
Among the more targeted funds, a micro-grants program offers funding between $500 and $2,500 for nonprofit projects that fill gaps, catalyze community support, or strengthen organizational capacity such as strategic planning or governance. Another fund focused on educational or workforce outcomes allows applicants to request between $5,000 and $20,000 for initiatives tied to libraries, child care, vocational training, or similar roles. The foundation also offers a LEAD Impact Grant line that will award up to $20,000, with a recommended minimum request of $5,000, for proposals addressing basic human needs, mental health, or workforce development.
Other more geographically or thematically restricted funds exist too: one supports economic development efforts in Jefferson County, another supports orchestral performances, one focuses on tree planting within the city area, and yet another supports historic church or cemetery preservation or veteran-serving projects in specified locales. Each fund has its own eligibility requirements regarding location and purpose.
Grant decisions are made quarterly or on a rolling basis depending on the fund. Applicants are typically required to submit a letter of inquiry or full proposal via the foundation’s online grant portal. Projects usually must demonstrate measurable impact within the foundation’s defined region, and reports summarizing outcomes are expected of awardees.
Organizations and individuals based in New York who are engaged in Community Development & Services may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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