Northern New York Community Foundation
Northern New York Community Foundation
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ADAMS — Seven nonprofit organizations serving residents of six southern Jefferson County communities will share $9,000 in grant funding to support projects and initiatives that strengthen the quality of life across the region.
The following grants were awarded:
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WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County student athletes in the Class of 2026 are encouraged to apply by March 15 to the Northern New York Community Foundation for the Jake Ladouceur Memorial Scholarship.
The Jake Ladouceur Memorial Scholarship is a $1,700 award, presented annually to a college-bound student athlete who best embodies a competitive spirit with a high regard for sportsmanship and academic achievement. Applications from the honoree’s alma-mater, Norwood-Norfolk Central School, will be given first consideration.
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WATERTOWN — The Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations located in and serving the communities of Boonville, Constableville, and Westernville.
The fund was established in 2018 to support programs, projects and initiatives that broadly impact the quality of life in the three communities. The Community Foundation administers this permanent, charitable legacy fund that awards grants annually. This year, up to $60,000 in grant funding is available.
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WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is excited to announce a pair of strategic initiatives to support the longevity and capacity of local nonprofits.
First, the Community Foundation is launching a $250,000 matching commitment to build existing nonprofit endowment funds the Foundation stewards. The Foundation will award ten individual matching grants of $25,000 for each participating organization. Eligible nonprofits must already have an endowment fund at the Community Foundation to participate.
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THERESA — Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the greater Theresa area are encouraged to apply for a share of up to $3,500 in funding from the Wilcox Community Fund for Theresa of the Northern New York Community Foundation.
Successful projects, programs or initiatives should have yearlong, meaningful impact and support the quality of life and vibrancy of the greater Theresa area and Indian River Lakes Region of Jefferson County. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: health and wellness, arts and culture, economic development, recreational programs, community revitalization and beautification, essential needs, historic preservation, environmental programs, youth development, quality of life activities and projects, and more.