{"id":4687,"date":"2022-03-28T19:19:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T19:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/?p=4687"},"modified":"2022-03-28T19:20:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T19:20:45","slug":"jedf-grant-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/jedf-grant-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Jefferson Economic Development Fund Supports Local Tourism Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

$10,000 in Support Aids Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association, Watertown First<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>WATERTOWN \u2014<\/b> The Jefferson Economic Development Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation has awarded $10,000 in grant funding to support a pair of community projects aimed at strengthening local tourist destinations.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>A $5,000 award to the Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association<\/b><\/a> will support a feasibility study to examine the potential for community enhancements in arts and culture, specifically, the development of the Mark Hopkins Inn site for a performing arts venue. The arts association is collaborating with a seasonal resident and longtime professional affiliated with performing arts in Central New York to determine the feasibility of this infrastructure project. The association is also working with the Town of Henderson and the Henderson Business & Community Council to create a performing arts tourist destination that could strengthen economic development in Southern Jefferson County\u2019s Six Town region.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>A $5,000 grant was awarded to WatertownFirst<\/b><\/a> to collaborate with local media and downtown businesses to develop a marketing campaign and targeted outreach to build awareness of the local economy. Efforts are designed to attract tourism and revitalize activity in Watertown\u2019s downtown district. Funding will enable a media campaign and the purchase of \u201cshop local\u201d tote bags for consumers. Watertown First was established 2014 to draw attention to the \u201cshop local\u201d movement in downtown Watertown. The organization helps organize and produce an annual holiday market and downtown block parties.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThis funding opportunity is a meaningful way to help link the nonprofit sector with economic development in our region,\u201d said Max DelSignore, Community Foundation assistant director. \u201cThere are myriad ways nonprofits make a direct impact on the strength and quality of life in Jefferson County. We will continue to encourage local organizations to explore how their programs, projects, and initiatives correlate to economic growth across the county in the short and long term.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Jefferson Economic Development Fund was established at the Community Foundation to support programs, projects and efforts that help stimulate economic development and promote general welfare in Jefferson County. The fund was originally created and administered by the Jefferson County Chambers of Commerce in 1958. A group of regional business leaders created the nonprofit entity to help encourage\u00a0<\/span>economic development and growth. The Community Foundation now stewards the charitable fund.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Foundation encourages Jefferson County nonprofits each year to consider this funding opportunity if your organization\u2019s mission and work may include, but is not limited to: Workforce development, initiatives that aim to improve the general health and economic well-being of residents, strengthening access to arts, culture, educational experiences, social impact, community leadership, and more.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>This year, the application for the Jefferson Economic Development Fund will become available in late spring with grant awards determined in early fall. Contact the Community Foundation, 315-782-7110<\/b>, or visit nnycf.org<\/b> to learn more about eligibility and details of the fund.<\/p>\n

About the Northern New York Community Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Since 1929, the Northern New York Community Foundation has invested in improving and enriching the quality of life for all in communities across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Through partnerships with businesses and organizations, charitable foundations, and generous families and individual donors, the Community Foundation awards grants and scholarships from an endowment and collection of funds that benefit the region. Its commitment to donors helps individuals achieve their charitable\u00a0 <\/span>objectives now and for generations to come by preserving and honoring legacies of community philanthropy while inspiring others.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Community Foundation is a resource for local charitable organizations, donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations. It also works to bring people together at its permanent home in the Northern New York Philanthropy Center to discuss challenges our communities face and find creative solutions that strengthen the region and make it a great place to live, work, and play.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

$10,000 in Support Aids Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association, Watertown First \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 WATERTOWN \u2014 The Jefferson Economic Development Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation has awarded $10,000 in grant funding to support a pair of community projects aimed at strengthening local tourist destinations. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 A $5,000 award to the Henderson Harbor …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["type-post","category-recent-news","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4687","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4687"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4687\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4698,"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4687\/revisions\/4698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}