The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that award grants annually to support programs, projects, and initiatives that positively impact the quality of life across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Funding opportunities are open to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
We encourage nonprofits to review complete details on each funding opportunity here. Please check the link periodically for information on active grant applications, deadlines, available funding, contacts and more.
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Grant Programs
Community Support Fund
Purpose: Assist community-based food pantries and non-government-funded school-based programs with critical food supplies. This fund helps partner agencies and other nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties that provide essential needs for thousands of our neighbors. Food pantries, soup kitchens, and school backpack programs that have an affiliation with the Food Bank of Central New York (FBCNY) are encouraged to apply.
Grants determined: By Community Foundation on rolling basis
Micro-Grants Program
Purpose: Support for nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties with projects that align with the Foundation’s mission and demonstrate clear community benefit. Grant awards range from $500 to $2,500. Priority focus areas include, but are not limited to:
- Bridge funding to support the start or completion of community projects
- Catalyst funding to help leverage charitable support from the community
- Programs/projects supporting targeted populations in need
- Secure resources for nonprofit development (capacity building, governance, strategic planning, etc.)
Grants determined: By Community Foundation on rolling basis
Please check this page frequently for more information and updates on the Foundation’s grant program and funding opportunities for 2026.