The Northern New Community Foundation stewards a variety of competitive grant programs that are open to eligible tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
Community Foundation grants are awarded to support programs and projects that are responsive to the evolving needs of the region in areas that include: human services, health and wellness, arts and culture, education, families and youth, conservation and environment, community development, recreation and more. Grant proposals are evaluated based on the quality of planning, leadership, support, funding available for disbursement, passion and vision clearly expressed in the application.
Grant applications are reviewed four times each year. Grant requests of $5,000 or less may be approved at the committee level. Larger grant requests are referred to the Board of Directors with a committee recommendation. Applicants will be notified of the grant award or denial by letter after the Board of Directors meeting.
Start your Application
The Community Foundation now hosts all community grant program applications online through its new Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) system. To apply for a Community Foundation grant, eligible nonprofits must create an organization user account. You may set up an organization user account here.
Nonprofits may review active Community Foundation grant opportunities here. A complete catalog of 2023 Community Foundation grant opportunities available throughout the year may be found here.
If you have any questions, please review these Frequently Asked Questions to provide guidance as you navigate our GLM system.
2024 General Grant Program Deadlines
Letter of Inquiry (LOI):
Q1: December 29, 2023
Q2: March 15, 2024
Q3: June 14, 2024
Q4: September 20, 2024
Grant Application:
Q1: January 26, 2024
Q2: April 19, 2024
Q3: July 19, 2024
Q4: October 25, 2024
2024 Board Meetings
The Community Foundation Board of Directors meets quarterly on the following sates:
Q1: Tuesday, March 26
Q2: Tuesday, June 25
Q3: Tuesday, September 24
Q4: Tuesday, December 17
General Contact Information
Kraig Everard, Director of Stewardship & Programs
Northern New York Community Foundation
131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: 315-782-7110
Email: kraig@nnycf.org
Fax: 315-782-0047
Max DelSignore, Assistant Director
Northern New York Community Foundation
131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: 315-782-7110
Email: max@nnycf.org
Fax: 315-782-0047