Five North Country Organizations will Share $5,000 in Grants

     WATERTOWN — The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded $5,000 in grants to five North Country nonprofit organizations to support their work and mission in the nonprofit sector.

     The Council and its grant subcommittee selected the five organizations based on each nonprofit’s mission, success in achieving goals, demonstration of fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and formal presentation. Funding for this important work was made possible through the Herring College Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation. Each of the following tri-county organizations were awarded a $1,000 grant to help with a wide range of community programs and projects:

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Now in Fourth Year, Program Sees Record 144 Entries from Middle School Students in Three Counties

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation announces $10,000 in Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge grants to 20 nonprofit organizations that serve Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

     Now in its fourth year, the Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge is open to all tri-county middle school students. This year’s program committee received and reviewed 144 entries from seventh and eighth graders who recommended grants to 79 different organizations that serve residents across the three counties.

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Young Professionals Build Charitable Support for Community Initiatives in Three Counties

     WATERTOWN — The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation will award $6,000 to three holiday programs that impact residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties through its Holiday Giving Fund.

    The advisory committee of young professionals created the LEAD Holiday Giving Fund at the Community Foundation this fall to help brighten the season for tri-county residents in need. Between charitable gifts to the fund, and the Council’s match to the community, three nonprofits that manage holiday programs will each receive $2,000 in grant support to bolster their efforts. They include:

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Up to $20,000 Available for Tri-County Nonprofits

    WATERTOWN — The deadline to submit proposals for grant funding from the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council is this Friday, Dec. 4.

    The Council welcomes grant requests from nonprofit organizations of all types for projects, programs or initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Council members will evaluate each proposal for up to $20,000 in available grant funding. This opportunity is not limited to nonprofits that only serve youth.

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More Than $35,000 in Grant Awards Support Nine Community Organizations

    WATERTOWN — A recent Community Foundation grant will help the North Country Library System deliver high-quality technology support to its 65 member libraries while saving money and improving service to patrons.

    The Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a $17,763 grant during its recent quarterly meeting that will enable the library system to transition information technology support to a more economical, robust digital service model. The grant was made possible by the Herring College Fund of the Community Foundation.

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