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Up to $20,000 Available for Orchestral Performances in Watertown Area

March 11, 2020 By admin

Community Foundation Announces 2020 Funding Opportunity; Proposals Due April 24

    The Northern New York Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations or government entities to apply for up to $20,000 in 2020 grant funding to produce live orchestral music performances in the Watertown area.

    The concerts must take place after Sept. 1, 2020, but before July 31, 2021. The fund is made possible through the Community Foundation’s Orchestral Music Fund for Watertown area performances.

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Canton Community Fund Grant Supports Yoga Loft Project

March 10, 2020 By admin

Funding Will Help Canton Nonprofit Renovate New Miner Street Facility

     CANTON — The Canton Community Fund has awarded a grant of $2,000 to Canton’s Yoga Loft to help the nonprofit wellness center renovate its new facility at 21 Miner St.

     The renovations will add classroom space, enhance accessibility and improve signage, among other advantages. Yoga Loft officials hope to move into the new, remodeled space this summer.

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Up to $10,000 Available for Nonprofits that Serve the Village, Town of Lowville

March 10, 2020 By admin

George R. Davis Fund for Lowville Announces 2020 Funding Opportunities

    Nonprofit organizations that serve residents in the Village and Town of Lowville are encouraged to apply for 2020 grant funding through the George R. Davis Fund for Lowville of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

    Mr. Davis was a longtime Lowville resident and served as a Lewis County judge for more than 20 years. This permanent charitable fund for the community became active following his death in 2010. This year, up to $10,000 is available in grant funding through this community fund to support programs, projects and initiatives that seek to improve the quality of life in Lowville.

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Community Foundation Sets Series of Grant Information Sessions

March 6, 2020 By admin

Nonprofit Organizations Serving Tri-County Residents Encouraged to Attend

    WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation will host a series of information sessions to connect tri-county nonprofit organizations with opportunities for grant funding and partnerships that impact nonprofit capacity and sustainability.

    All nonprofit organizations, including new and seasoned grant applicants are encouraged to attend. Each session will feature funding opportunities, best practices, and ample time to ask questions.

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Up to $30,000 in Funding Available to Nonprofits in Three Communities

February 24, 2020 By admin

Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund Seeks 2020 Grant Proposals

     WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Boonville, Constableville and Westernville are encouraged to apply for 2020 grant funding 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 Boonville, Constableville and Westernville. The Northern New York Community Foundation administers this permanent, charitable legacy fund that makes grant awards annually. This year, up to $30,000 in funding is available.

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A new Northern New York Community Foundation summer Youth Philanthropy Experience set to take off in July with up to 17 rising freshmen who attend school or reside in Jefferson County is now accepting applications.

The new weeklong summer program is a chance for students who are entering ninth grade this fall to learn about philanthropy and their community.

Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Visit nnycf.org/summer-ype to obtain an application.

Complete details: nnycf.org/summer-ype-opens

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New Summer ‘Youth Philanthropy Experience’ Opens to Jefferson County Rising Ninth-Grade Students

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New Summer ‘Youth Philanthropy Experience’ Opens to Jefferson County Rising Ninth-Grade Students April 8, 2026 By admin Program slated for July 27 to 31 at the Community Foundation and Watertown-b...
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It’s Who’s YPC!

Click through the post to learn more about one of our newest members, Gaige Doroha, a Watertown High School junior who is in his first year of Council service!

Be sure to follow our page to meet more members of the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation every Monday and Wednesday. 🌱

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It’s Who’s YPC!

Click through the post to learn more about one of our newest members, Gaige Doroha, a Watertown High School junior who is in his first year of Council service!

Be sure to follow our page to meet more members of the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation every Monday and Wednesday. 🌱

#YPC #CommunityFoundation #NNYCF #WhosYPC #NextGeneration #Leadership
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Voting for this years Canstruction for Northern New York “People’s Choice Award” is now open! Voting will remain open through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. 

🗳 Cast your vote at bit.ly/Canstruction-Vote-26

The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation introduced Canstruction for Northern New York in 2023 to engage local schools and student groups in collecting donated canned food, nonperishable food items, and hygiene products to support regional food pantries or local backpack programs.

This year, the Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council led the competition as a Council service project.

5️⃣ Five finalists submitted projects for “People’s Choice Award” consideration.

✔️ Project descriptions are found with each photo, so please review all photos 📸 and videos 🎥 for each submission.

🚧 Terrific work completed by all FIVE teams that entered this year’s competition!

🥫 Each structure is made from donated items that will be given to local food pantries and backpack programs of the participants’ choice!

👋 We need YOUR VOTE for your favorite project starting TODAY! Polls will remain open for the “People’s Choice Award” until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. 🗳️ Vote for your favorite Canstruction project! 

🤝 All awards 🏆 will be announced 📣 late next week. The Youth Philanthropy Council will award funding to winning participants, who will direct monies to support local nonprofit organizations.

This year’s finalists are: 
🥫 Beaver River Central School’s 9th Grade Earth Science Class with “Pack It Up”
🥫 Carthage Middle School’s Student Government & Builders Club with “Bee”
🥫 First Presbyterian Church of Watertown’s Sunday School Class & Youth Group with “Food Steeple”
🥫 South Jefferson Central School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter with “Be the Light in Someone’s Storm”
🥫 Watertown High School’s Student Council with “Turn Hunger on Its Head”

1️⃣ One finalist — Carthage Middle School — submitted a video    🎥 of their project.  👀 View Carthage Middle School’s video 🎥 at youtu.be/QsdzVsfxyyU

🕵️‍♀️ See what these students have to say about their projects and cast your vote today! 🙌 Excellent community endeavor helping our region in a variety of ways!

#NNYCF #YPC #Leadership #Canstruction #FoodInsecurity #Vote #PeoplesChoiceImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Voting for this year's Canstruction for Northern New York “People’s Choice Award” is now open! Voting will remain open through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15.

🗳 Cast your vote at bit.ly/Canstruction-Vote-26

The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation introduced Canstruction for Northern New York in 2023 to engage local schools and student groups in collecting donated canned food, nonperishable food items, and hygiene products to support regional food pantries or local backpack programs.

This year, the Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council led the competition as a Council service project.

5️⃣ Five finalists submitted projects for “People’s Choice Award” consideration.

✔️ Project descriptions are found with each photo, so please review all photos 📸 and videos 🎥 for each submission.

🚧 Terrific work completed by all FIVE teams that entered this year’s competition!

🥫 Each structure is made from donated items that will be given to local food pantries and backpack programs of the participants’ choice!

👋 We need YOUR VOTE for your favorite project starting TODAY! Polls will remain open for the “People’s Choice Award” until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. 🗳️ Vote for your favorite Canstruction project!

🤝 All awards 🏆 will be announced 📣 late next week. The Youth Philanthropy Council will award funding to winning participants, who will direct monies to support local nonprofit organizations.

This year’s finalists are:
🥫 Beaver River Central School’s 9th Grade Earth Science Class with “Pack It Up”
🥫 Carthage Middle School’s Student Government & Builders Club with “Bee”
🥫 First Presbyterian Church of Watertown’s Sunday School Class & Youth Group with “Food Steeple”
🥫 South Jefferson Central School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter with “Be the Light in Someone’s Storm”
🥫 Watertown High School’s Student Council with “Turn Hunger on Its Head”

1️⃣ One finalist — Carthage Middle School — submitted a video 🎥 of their project. 👀 View Carthage Middle School’s video 🎥 at youtu.be/QsdzVsfxyyU

🕵️‍♀️ See what these students have to say about their projects and cast your vote today! 🙌 Excellent community endeavor helping our region in a variety of ways!

#NNYCF #YPC #Leadership #Canstruction #FoodInsecurity #Vote #PeoplesChoice
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