$148,460 Awarded in Fifth Competitive Round to Strengthen Quality of Life

     WATERTOWN — Eleven nonprofit organizations serving St. Lawrence County residents will share $148,460 in grant funding from the Rock Charitable Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation to preserve local history and maintain churches and cemeteries in the region.

     The legacy fund was established at the Community Foundation in 2019 through a bequest from St. Lawrence County resident and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Marjorie J. Rock, who passed away in February 2017 at age 96. Thanks to her thoughtful generosity and foresight, Ms. Rock’s desire to support St. Lawrence County will be perpetuated for generations to come.

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15 Public Square Foundation Expands BCA’s Commitment to Giving Back

     WATERTOWN — Building stronger communities has always been at the heart of BCA Architects & Engineers’ mission. Now, with the launch of the 15 Public Square Foundation, it is taking that commitment even further.

       In partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, this new charitable foundation solidifies the firm’s dedication to the people and places it serves. Rooted in Watertown — its corporate home for nearly 55 years — the 15 Public Square Foundation will amplify BCA’s impact, supporting initiatives that make a real difference across the state.

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Local Women Awarded Grant Funding for Professional Development

     WATERTOWN — A pair of entrepreneurs, two health care professionals, and a county government leader are among the third group of women to receive grant support from the Maxine M. Quigg Women in Business Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

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Students Have More Opportunities Than Ever Before for Educational Support

     WATERTOWN — High School seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties have until this Saturday, March 15, to complete a free application for Community Foundation scholarship support.

     Members of the graduating class of 2025 who plan to enroll in post-secondary programs this fall must complete their applications through the Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal by 11:59 p.m. March 15. The application portal may be accessed at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships.

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Nearly $113,000 Available Through Five Different Community Grant Programs

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce a series of funding opportunities now open to nonprofit organizations serving at least seven different communities in Jefferson and Lewis counties.

     The deadline to apply for each of the following grant opportunities is Friday, April 18:

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