Students Field 18 Requests for Funding Support from Diverse Slate of Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations
WATERTOWN — Five nonprofit organizations serving tri-county residents will share $25,000 in grant funding to support a wide range of community programs and projects, thanks to the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation.
The student-led Council annually reviews requests, not limited to youth programs, from tri-county nonprofit organizations to fund projects or initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties. In addition to researching and recommending grants, Council members visit several nonprofit organizations and learn about community investment and leadership, nonprofit sustainability, and grantee stewardship.
The Council received 18 funding proposals during the 2024-2025 program year with six invited to present requests to the full Council. Members delivered grant recommendations to the Community Foundation Board of Directors during its recent quarterly meeting, and the Board unanimously approved the full slate of grants.