Grant Opportunities
The Community Foundation views its funding awards to nonprofit partners as “community investments” that will create long-lasting positive impact.
Equity Grant Round
The Equity Grant Round is part of a long-term strategy focusing on the fundamental causes of systemic racism and socioeconomic inequity that impact historically marginalized populations in Herkimer and Oneida counties. Nonprofit organizations serving the two counties can apply for up to $15,000 in funding for projects and programs that seek to:
- Effect policy and systems changes that address the origins of inequality and inequity; including, but not limited to, education, economic stability, housing, healthcare, food insecurity grounded in supporting and enhancing diverse communities
Important Deadlines
- Submissions will be accepted Monday, April 1 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
- Award notifications will be made within 60 days of the submission deadline. All applicants will be notified regardless of whether they receive funding.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, an organization with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or a faith-based organization seeking support for projects/programs that address non-religious needs or issues, serving diverse constituencies without regard to religious affiliation.
- Programs or projects seeking funding must begin no earlier than May and be completed within 12 months, with identifiable and measurable outcomes.
Priority will be given to organizations:
- Led by persons of color
- That have strong community engagement and leadership-driven partnerships that focus on equity and have a strong track record of working together with others
The Community Foundation’s Equity Grant Round supports the following types of projects that promote community impact, capacity building and diversity:
Programs – support for new and innovative programs, or the expansion of proven existing programs
Organizational Development – capacity building efforts around strategic planning, board development and succession planning
Capital Projects – including but not limited to repairs and replacements, technology upgrades and equipment/furnishing purchases
Ineligible Funding Requests
- Financial assistance, scholarships, or loans to individuals
- Funding for religious or faith-based specific programming
- Organizational payroll and operational needs
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and similar educational/awareness programs
- Back to school programming requests including but not limited to school supplies
- Expenses already incurred (projects in progress or already completed)
Please note requests submitted through this grant round will be shared with Community Foundation fundholders as potential funding opportunities that they may choose to support.
There is no guarantee of funding for applications received.
For more information or to inquire about your project or program’s eligibility, please contact Olivia Paul, opaul@foundationhoc.org,315-731-3736.
Library Grant Round
Eligibility details for the Library Grant Round will be shared as the grant round approaches.
Education, Health & Sciences Grant Round
The Community Foundation is seeking applications from nonprofit partners for outcomes-driven programs or projects which focus on Education, Health, and/or Sciences and benefit residents of any age in Herkimer and/or Oneida counties. Eligibility details will be shared as the grant round approaches.
First Responders Grant Round
Eligibility details for the First Responders Grant Round will be shared as the grant round approaches.
Adirondack League Club Grant Round for Old Forge
The Adirondack League Club Grant Round for Old Forge supports nonprofit organizations that have programs and projects that directly serve Old Forge, the Town of Webb, and/or the Adirondack Region. This grant round is open to nonprofit organizations by invitation only. Eligibility details will be shared as the grant round approaches.
Helpful Harvest Grant Round
To help nonprofits meeting increased Herkimer and Oneida county resident need stemming from economic difficulty and food insecurity, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has established the Helpful Harvest Fund. To ensure the greatest possible impact for the fund’s awards, the Community Foundation seeks information from human service organizations including, but not limited to, food pantries, soup kitchens, and/or shelters. Our goal is to support those groups in greatest need and/or those serving the greatest number of residents during November and December. Eligibility details will be shared as the grant round approaches.
Education, Health & Sciences Grant Round
The Community Foundation is seeking applications from nonprofit partners for outcomes-driven programs or projects which focus on Education, Health, and/or Sciences and benefit residents of any age in Herkimer and/or Oneida counties. Eligibility details will be shared as the grant round approaches.