{"id":3907,"date":"2021-03-26T19:26:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T19:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/?p=3907"},"modified":"2021-03-26T19:34:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T19:34:30","slug":"foundation-launches-grant-application-portal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/foundation-launches-grant-application-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Launches New Online Grant Application Portal, Announces Funding Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Process<\/i><\/span> <\/i>Creates<\/i><\/span> <\/i>Efficiencies, Strengthens Stewardship of Grants to<\/i><\/span> <\/i>Nonprofits<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>WATERTOWN \u2014<\/b> The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new online grant portal that features a variety of funding opportunities open to nonprofit organizations to review and apply.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Community Foundation is introducing its Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM)<\/b> system on its website today. The online portal allows nonprofits to create an organization user profile and apply for active grant opportunities. The Foundation encourages nonprofits to set up a single user account for the organization. The portal features a simple interface that guides users through step-by-step instructions on how to apply. Resources are available on the Foundation\u2019s website, nnycf.org\/grants<\/b><\/a>, and on the portal\u2019s log-in page to learn more about the process.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cOur new online grant system will enhance the application and stewardship experience for local nonprofits,\u201d said Max DelSignore, Community Foundation assistant director. \u201cThe platform will create greater efficiencies and help build confidence in our nonprofit community when applying for grants. Most importantly, the introduction of this system aligns closely with our organizational belief in responsible stewardship of meaningful gifts from donors to support community programs and projects across the tri-county region.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Community Foundation stewards a collection of nearly 1,000 charitable funds, many of which award competitive grant support to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties, and nearly 450 that award scholarships to high school graduates pursuing post-secondary education.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>To be eligible for Community Foundation grants, nonprofits must be classified as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. Other entities may be eligible depending on the request. Nonprofits may start the process of creating a user profile here<\/strong><\/a> and explore active funding opportunities here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>A series of Community Foundation grant opportunities are now open, which includes the Foundation\u2019s general grant and COVID-19 Community Support Fund programs. The second quarter deadline to apply for the Foundation\u2019s general grant program, and for each of the following grant opportunities, is Friday, April 23<\/strong>:<\/p>\n