Northern New York Community Foundation

Northern New York Community Foundation

Community Foundation Now Accepting 2019-20 Scholarship Applications

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Hundreds of Opportunities for Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence County Students  

     The Northern New York Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from students in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties who plan to enroll as freshmen this fall.

     A new online portal launched this week to streamline the application process for the Community Foundation’s Freshman Scholarship. Students may access the application portal, create a user account, and begin an online application by clicking on 2019-2020 Freshman Scholarship Application. All Community Foundation freshman scholarship applications are due Monday, April 15, through the online portal.

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Community Foundation LEAD Council Announces Impact Grant Program

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$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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JEFFERSON-CAN COMMUNITY SCHOLARS DINNER CANCELED

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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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Deadline Nears to Submit Grant Requests to Youth Philanthropy Council for Consideration

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$20,000 Available for Nonprofits in Jefferson, Lewis St. Lawrence Counties

     The deadline to submit requests for grant funding from the Northern New York Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Council is fast approaching.

     The Northern New York Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Council welcomes proposals from nonprofit organizations of all types for projects, programs or initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The council will evaluate each request and has up to $20,000 in grant funding to award.

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