07-03-2025
NNYCF grants available for nonprofit organizations
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced a number of funding opportunities available to nonprofit organizations serving at least seven communities in Jefferson and Lewis counties.
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The deadline to apply for each of the following grant opportunities is Friday, April 18:
Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund — Up to $60,000 available. Support programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents of all ages in the Boonville, Constableville, and Westernville communities.
Orchestral Fund — Up to $25,000 available. Support for live orchestral performances in the Watertown area. Applicants are required to have at least 20 performers in the group with an instrumental component.
George R. Davis Fund for Lowville — Up to $20,000 available. Support programs, projects, and initiatives that impact the quality of life for residents in the Village and Town of Lowville.
Carolyn Whitney Fund — Up to $5,000 available. Support for tree planting projects in the City of Watertown.
The Lighthouse Fund — Up to $2,500 available. Support nonprofit organizations providing services to disadvantaged and vulnerable populations in the Cape Vincent and Clayton communities.
The CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund is also accepting applications for second-quarter grant support. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 25. Up to $100,000 in funding is available.
The CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund is designed to support community programs, projects, and initiatives with specific focus areas, which will vary from time to time. This year, applications must focus on educational initiatives, including but not limited to libraries, childcare and preschool programs, career training, vocational and technical education, and similar projects that enhance educational opportunities within Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. Eligible nonprofit organizations may submit one application per year.
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Applications for each grant opportunity are available via the Community Foundation's Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) system, which may be found on NNYCF's website.
Nonprofits can use the web portal to set up an organization's user profile and apply for active grant opportunities. The Foundation advises nonprofits to create a single user account for their organization. The portal has an easy-to-use interface that walks users through the application process step by step. To understand more about the procedure, visit the Foundation's website and log in to the portal. To be eligible for Community Foundation funds, nonprofits must be IRS-classified as 501(c)(3) organizations. Other entities may be eligible depending on the request.
Other open grant options include the Community Foundation's general grant program and the Jefferson Economic Development Fund. Applications for each are being taken on a rolling basis. Any organization interested in receiving assistance from either of these initiatives should contact Max DelSignore, Community Foundation vice president, at max@ before starting an application through the GLM portal.
In addition to its general grant program, the Community Foundation oversees around 20 different funding options for nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. For more information on these opportunities, you can visit the Foundation's website or call 315-782-7110.
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