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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Donors Work to Expand Opportunities for Aid Through New Awards, Initiatives

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation, in partnership with donors, has awarded 1,157 scholarships this year totaling $1.56 million to help 743 students pursue their post-secondary educational goals.

     Students awarded support are pursuing a wide range of post-secondary educational studies, including trade, technical, vocational, and two- and four-year college programs. The average award this year is $2,100 per student. In many cases, students may receive more than one award from the Community Foundation.

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Standout Scholar Athlete Committed to Play Division I Lacrosse at Binghamton

    WATERTOWN — Nico Spaziani is this year’s recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation’s Jeffrey W. Kimball, MBA, WHS Class of 2003 Scholarship.

     Nico graduated in June from Watertown High School where he was a standout three-sport athlete, competing in varsity soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.

     He is attending Binghamton University this fall to pursue studies in business management. He has also committed to play Division I lacrosse for the Bearcats. Nico aspires to work in the pharmaceutical field. Nico is the son of Stacy and Vincenzo Spaziani, Watertown.

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