$25,000 Available to Support Focus on Child Care, Early Childhood Development

    WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s LEAD Council has committed to address child care and early childhood development needs across the region as its strategic focus in 2019.

     To help make meaningful investments that effectively address this issue and future needs, the Council also announces the launch of the LEAD Impact Grant Program. Eligible nonprofit organizations whose missions, programs and services target child care and early childhood development are encouraged to apply for funding through this grant opportunity by April 19.

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Community Scholars Will be Notified of Future Event     

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation Jefferson-Can Community Scholars dinner scheduled for Thursday evening, Jan. 31, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, is canceled due to the ongoing winter storm in Jefferson and Lewis counties.

     Jefferson-Can Community Scholars and their families will be notified of a future event once it is scheduled. The Northern New York Community Foundation wishes all safe travels.

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Initiative Marks Second Year, Expands into St. Lawrence County    

     The Northern New York Community Foundation, in partnership with Community Bank, announces $10,000 in Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge grants to 20 North Country nonprofits across the region.  [Read more…]

Graduate Music, Environmental Studies Scholarship Established

Students pursuing an advanced degree in environmental studies or music have a new scholarship opportunity thanks to a partnership the Northern New York Community Foundation recently formed with the Vici and Steve Diehl Foundation. The scholarship supports tuition costs for students accepted to or enrolled in a graduate degree program in environmental studies or music.

The Vici and Steve Diehl Foundation is a component fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

Mr. and Mrs. Diehl are lifelong supporters of environmental concerns. They frequently volunteer for various organizations, including the Indian River Lakes Conservancy, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, and the Natural Heritage Program, a partnership between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Nature Conservancy. They also share a lifelong passion for music.

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