Deadline to Submit Proposals for Funding Consideration is Friday, Nov. 7

     WATERTOWN — The Safe Schools Endeavor, in partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, encourages all schools in Jefferson and Lewis counties to apply for 2025-2026 grant funding. Projects, programs, and initiatives that seek to strengthen school safety and improve student and campus culture are eligible for funding consideration.

     School officials and representatives should complete applications no later than Friday, Nov. 7. All applications must be completed through the Community Foundation’s online grant portal, which may be accessed at bit.ly/grant-portal. Grant awards will be determined in December, and applicants will be notified with a funding decision no later than early January.

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Up to $10,000 Available for Nonprofits Serving Southern Jefferson County Residents

     ADAMS — Nonprofit organizations serving southern Jefferson County residents may now apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding through the Six Town Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     This geographic fund provides support for local projects, programs, and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the towns of Adams, Ellisburg, Henderson, Lorraine, Rodman, and Worth. Eligible organizations must actively serve residents of these communities. Requests may focus on assisting with local needs related to health and wellness, families and youth, arts and culture, history, education and more.

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Up to $10,000 Available from the Garrett W. Loomis Firefighters Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation

     WATERTOWN — A funding opportunity to support fire safety education and training across Northern New York is now available to fire departments serving Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

     The Garrett W. Loomis Firefighters Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation will award up to $10,000 this fall to enhance fire education and training across the region. This opportunity is presented in collaboration with the Garrett W. Loomis Foundation.

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Legacy Fund Helps Five Lowville-Area Organizations with Community Projects

     LOWVILLE — Five Lowville-area organizations will share $20,000 in grant support from 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 village and town of Lowville.

     The Honorable George R. Davis lived almost his entire life in Lowville and 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 was a supervising principal for more than 35 years. Judge Davis died in 2010.

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Up to $20,000 Now Available for Initiatives Focusing on Basic Human Needs, Mental Health, and Workforce Development

     WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations serving tri-county residents are invited to apply for up to $20,000 in funding through the LEAD Impact Grant Program, an initiative of the Northern New York Community Foundation’s LEAD Council.

     The LEAD Council is an advisory committee of young professionals empowered to make key investments in the tri-county region through community grants and volunteerism. Council members want to learn more about the work of nonprofits and are accepting proposals for Impact Grant Program funding through Tuesday,October 14, 2025.

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