Northern New York Community Foundation
Northern New York Community Foundation
CANTON — The Canton Community Fund has awarded a grant of $2,000 to Canton’s Yoga Loft to help the nonprofit wellness center renovate its new facility at 21 Miner St.
The renovations will add classroom space, enhance accessibility and improve signage, among other advantages. Yoga Loft officials hope to move into the new, remodeled space this summer.
Nonprofit organizations that serve residents in the Village and Town of Lowville are encouraged to apply for 2020 grant funding through the George R. Davis Fund for Lowville of the Northern New York Community Foundation.
Mr. Davis was a longtime Lowville resident and served as a Lewis County judge for more than 20 years. This permanent charitable fund for the community became active following his death in 2010. This year, up to $10,000 is available in grant funding through this community fund to support programs, projects and initiatives that seek to improve the quality of life in Lowville.
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation will host a series of information sessions to connect tri-county nonprofit organizations with opportunities for grant funding and partnerships that impact nonprofit capacity and sustainability.
All nonprofit organizations, including new and seasoned grant applicants are encouraged to attend. Each session will feature funding opportunities, best practices, and ample time to ask questions.
WATERTOWN — Nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Boonville, Constableville and Westernville are encouraged to apply for 2020 grant funding through the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund at the Northern New York Community Foundation.
The fund was established in 2018 to support programs, projects and initiatives that broadly impact the quality of life in Boonville, Constableville and Westernville. The Northern New York Community Foundation administers this permanent, charitable legacy fund that makes grant awards annually. This year, up to $30,000 in funding is available.
POTSDAM — The John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently made its first grant awards to two nonprofit organizations that support the quality of life and vibrancy of the Potsdam area.
The North Country Children’s Museum, Potsdam, received a $2,500 award to purchase kits for its STEAM learning opportunities. A group of educators with a collective vision to create a cultural and educational center for North Country families formed the museum in 2012.
The Potsdam Holiday Fund received $500 to support its “Santa’s Workshop” program. Each year, the Potsdam Holiday Fund helps to make the holidays happier for hundreds of local families.