{"id":7240,"date":"2025-02-14T17:12:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/?page_id=7240"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:18:56","slug":"apply-for-a-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/apply-for-a-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for a Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:21px\">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 <strong>Jefferson<\/strong>, <strong>Lewis<\/strong>, and <strong>St. Lawrence counties<\/strong>. Funding opportunities are open to&nbsp;<strong>eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:21px\">We encourage nonprofits to review complete details on each active funding opportunity. <strong>Click the button below<\/strong> for current funding opportunities. Please check back periodically for information on active grant opportunities, deadlines, available funding, contacts and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link button button-secondary has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantinterface.com\/Opportunity\/Catalog?urlkey=nnycf\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;font-size:21px\"><strong>Active grant opportunities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:21px\">If you don\u2019t already have a Community Foundation&nbsp;<strong>Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM)<\/strong>&nbsp;account, click the button below and create an account, or access your existing account to apply for grant support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link button has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantinterface.com\/Home\/Logon?urlkey=nnycf\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;font-size:21px\"><strong style=\"display: inline !important;\">Access the Grant Portal<\/strong><strong style=\"display: inline !important;\"><\/strong><strong style=\"display: inline !important;\"><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Need help setting up your&nbsp;<strong>Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM)<\/strong>&nbsp;account? Click the button below for a helpful tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link button button-secondary has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/support.foundant.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;font-size:20px\"><strong>Grant Portal tutorial<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ecd6120fb5c62679c595c95f09171b5\" style=\"font-size:36px\">Top five questions we hear<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><style>#sp-ea-8982 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-8982.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-8982.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-8982.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-8982.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-8982.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1780357040\"><div id=\"sp-ea-8982\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-89820\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse89820\" aria-controls=\"collapse89820\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is my organization eligible to apply?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse89820\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-8982\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-89820\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Eligibility is generally limited to registered 501(c)(3)\u00a0nonprofit organizations located in and serving Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Municipalities and school districts may be eligible for projects that enhance community quality of life and fall outside typical public funding responsibilities. Agencies seeking funding through a fiscal sponsor must confirm a partnership with an eligible nonprofit organization before the grant proposal is submitted. Additional eligibility requirements may apply by program. Please contact the Community Foundation for further assistance, if needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-89821\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse89821\" aria-controls=\"collapse89821\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I find the application I\u2019m looking for?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse89821\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-8982\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-89821\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>After you have logged into our online grant portal, click the \"Apply\" link at the top of your screen. This will take you to the list of grant opportunities currently accepting applications. If you cannot find an application here, its deadline may have already passed, or it may be available at another time throughout the year.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-89822\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse89822\" aria-controls=\"collapse89822\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do I have to complete my application all at once?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse89822\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-8982\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-89822\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No. At the bottom of the application is a \u201cSave Application\u201d button. We recommend you save your application often and before logging out. You can log in later to continue working on your application. We recommend that you cut and paste your application answers after each question into a Word document to save as a backup.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-89823\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse89823\" aria-controls=\"collapse89823\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> I do not have the required attachments in electronic form. Can I make other arrangements to deliver them to you?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse89823\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-8982\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-89823\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The grant portal will not allow you to submit your application unless you attach the required materials. If you do not have the documents electronically, you can scan the information into a PDF file. If you do not have a scanner at your organization, consider scanning your documents at a copy shop or a public library. You can also use the \u2018Fax to File\u2019 option located in the main navigation of the online grant portal.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-89824\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse89824\" aria-controls=\"collapse89824\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I print my application for my records?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse89824\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-8982\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-89824\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>If you would like a paper copy of your application for your own records, log in\u00a0to the application portal and choose the \u201cApplication Packet\u201d link. This will create a PDF of your completed application. You can print or save this document. You will always have access to your application by logging back into the online grant portal, even after you submit it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Click the button below to download our complete guide to <strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link button button-secondary has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grant_Portal_FAQ_Guide_2026.pdf\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;font-size:21px\"><strong>Complete FAQ guide<\/strong><strong style=\"display: inline !important;\"><\/strong><strong style=\"display: inline !important;\"><\/strong><strong style=\"display: inline !important;\"><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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