The Northern New York Community Foundation stewards a Grants for Good program in each county to encourage nonprofit organizations to submit a funding request that directly impacts their mission and quality of life for residents in each region.
Grants for Good is for local nonprofits located in and serving Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties to carefully evaluate their needs and select a top priority or project where a grant will make a meaningful difference. This program will help nonprofits identify their most important efforts and present a strong grant application with detailed plans and supporting rationale for funding consideration.
Program Details
- Rolling application available for each county (Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence)
- Organizations may submit one application at a time
- Apply to the application based on location and impact of request or project
- Focus areas should be selected based on the request’s alignment with community need
- The Foundation reviews applications four times each year with final approval from its Board of Directors
The Grants for Good program is made possible, in part, by generous donors to the Friends of the Foundation Community Betterment Annual Fund. Nonprofits may also garner grant support in the program through named legacy funds the Community Foundation stewards. These funds have been entrusted to the Foundation to support a variety of charitable interests that align with the needs of local nonprofits and the region.
Start your Application
The Community Foundation hosts all community grant program applications online. We encourage a conversation with Foundation staff before starting your Grants for Good application. To apply, eligible nonprofits must create an organization user account. You may set up an organization user account or log on to our grant portal here.
Nonprofits may review active Community Foundation grant opportunities here.
If you have any questions, please review these Frequently Asked Questions to provide guidance as you navigate our GLM system.
2026 Application Deadlines
Q1: February 20
Q2: April 17
Q3: July 17
Q4: October 23
Contact Information
Emily Pfeil, Philanthropy Associate
Northern New York Community Foundation
131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: 315-782-7110
Email: emily@nnycf.org
Fax: 315-782-0047
Kraig Everard, Director of Philanthropy
Northern New York Community Foundation
131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: 315-782-7110
Email: kraig@nnycf.org
Fax: 315-782-0047