Up to $60,000 Available for Nonprofits Serving Three Communities

     WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations that serve Boonville, Constableville, and Westernville residents should apply by Friday, April 21, for 2023 grant support through the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund at the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     The fund was established in 2018 to support programs, projects and initiatives that broadly impact the quality of life in the three communities. The Northern New York Community Foundation administers this permanent, charitable legacy fund that makes annual grant awards. This year, up to $60,000 in grant funding is available.

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Up to $15,000 Available for Local Nonprofit Organizations Serving the Town and Village of Lowville

     LOWVILLE — Nonprofit organizations serving residents in the Town and Village of Lowville are encouraged to apply by Friday, April 21, for grant support through the George R. Davis Fund for Lowville of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     This geographic-specific fund serves as a permanent resource for programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance quality of life in the Town and Village of Lowville.

     The Honorable George R. Davis lived almost his entire life in Lowville. Mr. Davis served for 20 years as Lewis County Judge from 1962 to 1983, previously serving as District Attorney. He was active in civic affairs throughout his life with a particular interest in local history, including the history of Lowville Academy where his father served as supervising principal for more than 35 years. Judge Davis died in 2010.

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Project Takes Aim at Food Insecurity by Helping to Restock Region’s Food Pantries, Backpack Programs

     WATERTOWN — The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation invites local students at tri-county schools and organized student groups in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to participate in a creative and impactful project to help reduce food insecurity across the North Country.

     “Canstruction for Northern New York” is a group activity to encourage students to team up and construct a fun, themed structure made of donated canned food and other nonperishable food items or hygiene products to support a local food pantry or backpack program of their choice. 

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Students Have More Opportunities for Educational Support Than Ever Before

     WATERTOWN — High School seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties have three weeks remaining to apply for Community Foundation scholarships.

     Members of the graduating class of 2023 who plan to enroll in post-secondary programs this fall must complete their applications through the Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal by Wednesday, March 15. The application portal may be accessed at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships.

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Opportunity for $5,000 in Funding Open to All Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations

     WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties are encouraged to apply for the 2023 Watertown Sunrise Rotary Foundation Taste of the Town grant as the one-day community event returns to Jefferson Community College Saturday, April 22.

     The Watertown Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation is a charitable fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     “We are excited to continue this annual spring tradition as a family-friendly, fun event,” said Christian Lopez, Watertown Sunrise Rotary Club president. “We encourage all local nonprofit organizations to apply for our Taste of the Town grant. Watertown Sunrise Rotary is committed to ‘Service Above Self.’ By offering local nonprofit organizations this one-time grant support, Sunrise Rotary creates an enduring and meaningful partnership with them.”

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