{"id":5467,"date":"2023-03-21T16:48:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T16:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/?p=5467"},"modified":"2023-03-21T16:49:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T16:49:58","slug":"davis-fund-2023-rfp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/davis-fund-2023-rfp\/","title":{"rendered":"George R. Davis Fund for Lowville Now Accepting Grant Proposals for 2023 Funding Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"p2\"><i>Up to $15,000 Available for Local Nonprofit Organizations Serving the Town and Village of Lowville<\/i><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>LOWVILLE \u2014 <\/b>Nonprofit organizations serving residents in the Town and Village of Lowville are encouraged to apply by <b>Friday, April 21<\/b>, for grant support through the <b>George R. Davis Fund for Lowville<\/b> of the Northern New York Community Foundation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>This geographic-specific fund serves as a permanent resource for programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance quality of life in the Town and Village of Lowville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Honorable George R. Davis lived almost his entire life in Lowville. Mr. Davis served for 20 years as Lewis County Judge from 1962 to 1983, previously serving as District Attorney. He was active in civic affairs throughout his life with a particular interest in local history, including the history of Lowville Academy where his father served as supervising principal for more than 35 years. Judge Davis died in 2010.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Judge Davis\u2019s devotion to Lowville was extraordinary and his legacy fund at the Community Foundation perpetuates his affinity for making a positive impact in the community. The fund has supported 55 community organizations and projects in the Lowville area with $115,000 in funding since grantmaking began in 2012.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3933\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3933\" style=\"width: 344px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3933 \" src=\"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NNYCF_GeorgeDavis_041221-773x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NNYCF_GeorgeDavis_041221-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NNYCF_GeorgeDavis_041221-768x1017.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NNYCF_GeorgeDavis_041221-773x1024.jpg 773w, https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NNYCF_GeorgeDavis_041221-1160x1536.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NNYCF_GeorgeDavis_041221.jpg 1359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3933\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Judge George R. Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWhat Mr. Davis has done for Lowville \u2014 during his life and through his legacy fund \u2014 is the greatest example of the enduring gift,\u201d said Max DelSignore, Community Foundation assistant director. \u201cHe created a charitable fund that will benefit residents of all ages in the Lowville area forever and ensure that his pride for the community is lasting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>In 2022, the George R. Davis Fund awarded $15,000 in funding to support four Lowville-area projects and organizations that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Lewis County Historical Society \u2014<\/b> Help for roof repairs for its building, which was erected in 1928 in the heart of downtown as the Lowville Masonic Temple.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Lewis County Hospital Foundation \u2014<\/b> Support to restore a historic window from the hospital\u2019s original 1931 building that was discovered during preparation for its capital renovation and expansion project.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Double Play Sports Community Center \u2014<\/b> Funding to help implement a boxing program targeting two populations \u2014 youth ages 12 to 18 and senior citizens diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s disease.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Lowville Academy and Central School \u2014<\/b> Support for the purchase of materials, supplies, and transportation for a planned parent academy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Applications are available through the Community Foundation\u2019s <b>Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) <\/b>system, which may be accessed at <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/grant-portal\"><strong>bit.ly\/grant-portal<\/strong><\/a>. 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 their 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, <a href=\"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/grants\"><strong>nnycf.org\/grants<\/strong><\/a>, and on the GLM login page to learn more about the process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\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. Additional grant opportunities through the Community Foundation will become available on the GLM platform in the coming months. Contact <b>Kraig Everard<\/b>, Community Foundation director of stewardship and programs, <a href=\"mailto:kraig@nnycf.org\"><b>kraig@nnycf.org<\/b><\/a>, or <b>315-782-7110<\/b>, with questions about the GLM system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The deadline to submit a proposal for consideration is <b>5 p.m. Friday, April 21<\/b>. Grant awards will be announced following the Community Foundation\u2019s quarterly board meeting in June. Contact <b>Max DelSignore<\/b>, Community Foundation assistant director, <a href=\"mailto:max@nnycf.org\"><strong>max@nnycf.org<\/strong><\/a>, or <strong>315-782-7110<\/strong>, for grant guidelines or to learn more about this funding opportunity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Community Foundation stewards close to 20 different grant programs available to nonprofit organizations located in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. To learn more about these opportunities, please go to <b>nnycf.org<\/b> or contact the Foundation at <b>315-782-7110<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><b>About the Northern New York Community Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\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 objectives now and for generations to come by preserving and honoring legacies of community philanthropy while inspiring others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\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":"<p>Up to $15,000 Available for Local Nonprofit Organizations Serving the Town and Village of Lowville \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 LOWVILLE \u2014 Nonprofit organizations serving residents in the Town and Village of Lowville are encouraged to apply by Friday, April 21, for grant support through the George R. 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