Northern New York Community Foundation
Northern New York Community Foundation
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THERESA — Town officials unveiled a pair of new historical markers last Saturday made possible by grant funding from the Wilcox Community Fund for Theresa of the Northern New York Community Foundation.
A $3,000 grant awarded to the Town of Theresa last spring supported the State Route 37 Historical Marker Signage project.
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WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council welcomes grant proposals from nonprofit organizations of all types for programs, projects, or initiatives that strengthen the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. The council will evaluate each proposal for a share of up to $20,000 in available grant funding.
For consideration, completed grant applications must be submitted no later than Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Council members will notify finalists selected to present proposals. The Council will recommend grants for funding to the Community Foundation’s board of directors. This past round, the Youth Philanthropy Council awarded six grants totaling $20,000 in support to nonprofit organizations that serve tri-county residents.
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WATERTOWN — Tri-county school districts seeking support for character education programs, social me-dia safety initiatives, and bullying prevention are encouraged to apply to the Daniel J. Briggs Fund for Integrity of the Northern New York Community Foundation.
Applications for grant funding that focus on character education and efforts to create positive student environments on school campuses will receive priority consideration. Up to $2,500 is currently available with applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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MASSENA — Air Products, in collaboration with the Northern New York Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Air Products Greater Massena Community Fund grant awards. The fund, which was established in May through a $50,000 grant from the Air Products Foundation to the Northern New York Community Foundation, awarded a total of $32,500 to five organizations that are making a positive impact on the Greater Massena community.
Grant recipients include: The Holistic Life Foundation; The Salvation Army of Massena; The Massena Arts and Theater Association; The Police Activities League of Massena; and Massena Memorial Hospital.
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WATERTOWN — The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation is working to help bring joy to seniors across the tri-county region this holiday season.
The advisory committee of young professionals is kicking off its annual LEAD Holiday Giving initiative to support Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. To begin, the Council’s LEAD Holiday Giving Fund at the Community Foundation will provide a $5,000 matching challenge. Each gift to the fund will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.