Future stewards of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario encouraged to apply

     WATERTOWN — Students pursuing post-secondary studies in environmental science with an interest in maintaining the natural environment of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario are encouraged to apply for the Community Foundation’s International Water Level Coalition Scholarship.

     Applicants may be high school seniors or nontraditional students who are returning to school after a break in their education. All students from the areas surrounding the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, including students from Canada, are eligible to apply.

     Suggested majors include, but are not limited to aquatic and fisheries science, conservation biology, environmental biology, and natural resources management.

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Extensive Opportunities for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County Students

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from students in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties who plan to enroll in post-secondary educational programs in the fall of 2024.

     An online application streamlines the process for most scholarships. Students may access the portal, create a user account, and begin an online application by clicking on “2024-2025 Scholarship Application” found at the top of nnycf.org/scholarships/scholarship-overview. With few exceptions, all Community Foundation scholarship applications are due Friday, March 15, 2024, through the online portal. Scholarships with different deadlines — some after March 15 — are noted on the same web page. Applications cannot be accepted after the published deadline.

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Emergency Department Award Honors Retiring Clayton Mayor

     CLAYTON — The Cary and Janet Brick Riverside Foundation, a Northern New York Community Foundation affiliate, has provided a grant to River Hospital in honor of retiring Clayton Mayor Norma Zimmer.

     A $1,500 grant was recently awarded to support the hospital’s Emergency Department, which “continues to enhance the quality of life for the Thousand Islands year-round residents and summer visitors with first-rate care in their own back yard.” [Read more…]

Up to $20,000 Available to Support Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council welcomes grant requests from nonprofit organizations of all types for programs, projects, or initiatives that strengthen the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. The council will evaluate each proposal for a share of up to $20,000 in available grant funding.

     For consideration, completed grant applications must be submitted no later than Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Council members will notify finalists selected to present proposals. The Council will recommend grants for funding to the Community Foundation’s board of directors. This past round, the Youth Philanthropy Council awarded seven grants totaling $20,000 in support to nonprofit organizations that serve tri-county residents.

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$5,000 Matching Challenge will Double Gifts to LEAD Holiday Giving Fund

     WATERTOWN — The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation is working to help bring joy to families and children in need this holiday season.

     The advisory committee of young professionals is kicking off its annual LEAD Holiday Giving initiative to support the tri-county region. To begin, the Council’s LEAD Holiday Giving Fund at the Community Foundation will provide a $5,000 matching challenge. Each gift to the fund will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.

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