Funding Available for Immediate Deployment in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties

    WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation joins the region and the rest of the world in working to meet unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With care for the residents of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties in mind, the Foundation is taking measures that continue to best serve our community, donors, and other partners.

    The Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved a Community Support Fund to help partner agencies and other nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties that work to support essential needs for thousands of our neighbors. Currently, that effort will be directed at basic needs.

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    We join our local community and the rest of the world in finding our way during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During this time, health and safety is our first priority.

    We are taking measures with care in mind while continuing to best serve our community, donors and other partners.

    Out of an abundance of caution, we are canceling any external meetings and events at the Philanthropy Center through Thursday, April 30, at which time we will evaluate based on the most current information
and guidance available. Unless conditions dictate, Community Foundation staff will be available on site during this time. You can continue to reach our team members at the Community Foundation, 315-782-7110, or via individual email addresses.

    A series of Community Foundation Grant Information Sessions scheduled for March 31, April 1, and April 2, have been postponed.

    While we are closely following public health guidelines and taking prescribed precautions, our work to serve the North Country must continue.

    We are grateful for your partnership and support. Together, we will meet the challenges before us for our region.

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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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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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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