Up to $20,000 Available for Nonprofits Serving the Greater Potsdam Area
POTSDAM — Nonprofit organizations that serve the greater Potsdam area may now apply for 2022 grant funding from the John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.
The John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund is a permanent grantmaking fund stewarded by the Northern New York Community Foundation that will forever support programs, activities, and initiatives to advance the quality of life in the Potsdam community. This year, up to $20,000 in grant funding is available to eligible nonprofits.
Successful projects, programs or initiatives should exhibit a clear plan for implementation and an explanation of meaningful impact. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, arts and culture, economic development, recreational programs, community revitalization and beautification, and more. To date, $24,000 in grant funding has been awarded to support eight different projects that benefit Potsdam residents.