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Explore various nonprofit projects, programs and needs that your fund may choose to support. Grant recommendations of partial or full amounts may be made to any of the opportunities listed below.

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Organization
Project
Funding Needed
Category
Area
 
Organization
Utica Royalties
Utica Royalties empowers underserved youth through arts, education, wellness, and leadership programs that foster self-expression, mentorship, and holistic development in a safe and supportive environment.
Project
2025 Youth Talent Showcase – “We Rise Together”
We are requesting funding to support our youth-led community Talent Show on August 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. The event will feature performances in dance, spoken word, drumming, and more.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Scouting America - Leatherstocking Council
The Leatherstocking Council provides character development and leadership skills training to 1,700 Scouts in 8 counties locally. Scouts of all ages learn valuable life skills.
Project
ADK Foothills Scoutreach Program
Program is providing a minimum of 6 trips to Camp Kingsley to our scouts from MUCC and The Center beginning in July and ending in October. We are providing transportation, food, activities, and badges.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 to meet human needs without discrimination. The mission is carried out through emergency feeding programs, seasonal assistance programs, and disaster relief.
Project
Boilermaker Emergency Personnel Support
The Utica Boilermaker hosts 20,000 runners, spectators, and community members. Our EDS team will serve coffee, water, snacks, and sandwiches in 2 locations both Saturday and Sunday with our canteens.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Public Safety
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
Since 1925 Catholic Charities mission has been to care for others while promoting human development, collaboration and the elimination of poverty and injustice.
Project
Camp Nazareth
Camp Nazareth offers a Children's Residential (overnight) Summer Camp for 3 sessions during the month of July for youth ages 8-16. Camp sits on 200+ acres of lakefront forest in the Adirondacks.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
Since 1925 Catholic Charities mission has been to care for others while promoting human development, collaboration and the elimination of poverty and injustice.
Project
Community Assistance
Individuals in need of assistance with hygiene products, emergency food vouchers, utility assistance, rent/security deposit, food pantry, Christmas program, school supplies, and referrals in Utica/Rome
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Utica Royalties
Utica Royalties empowers underserved youth through arts, education, wellness, and leadership programs that foster self-expression, mentorship, and holistic development in a safe and supportive environment.
Project
Community Hygiene Pantry – Essential Supplies Access
We operate a free hygiene pantry to ensure youth and families have access to basic essentials like soap, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, and baby wipes. Funding will help restock supplies.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
LivingADK
We are a place based 501c3 that helps our community members onvarious important pillars. The pillars of healthy food systems, healthy residents, access to healthcare, broadband and housing, along with climate change mitigation and year-round communities. For the last 16 years LivingADK has hosted the Old Forge Farmer's Market. At that market, we provide food subsidy tokens to individuals in need to make healthy food more affordable. We would like to expand that program in 2023.
Project
Cooking From The Garden
A free cooking class will be offered on the third Wednesday of each month from May to September. Location: the kitchen of Niccolls Church, Old Forge. Produce purchased from Old Forge Farmers Market.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Arc, Oneida-Lewis
The mission of the Arc Oneida Lewis is to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities reach their self-determined goals.
Project
Creative Arc – Supporting the Artistic Journey of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
The Arc operates two dynamic arts programs that empower individuals with developmental disabilities through creative expression. StageWorks and Fine Arc that promote inclusion and skill development.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Remsen-Steuben Historical Society
Founded in 1975, the RSHS has collected and maintained archives for Remsen and Steuben. Our mission is to preserve our history in a way that is both inclusive and sustainable for future generations.
Project
Dinner Theater Production
The Annual Dinner Theater is the major fundraiser for our organization. We are in need of funding for period costumes and the program printing.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Oneida County History Center
Project
Erie Canal 200 Traveling Exhibit
The History Center plans to create a traveling exhibit to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, which opened in October 1825.
Funding Needed:
$600
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Community Baptist Church of Millers Mills
Project
Exterior Basement Door Replacement
Replace exterior basement door with an insulated hollow metal door and frame, including rim panic bar, exterior handle, and lock. Needed for wheelchair accessibility and fire code compliance.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Rome Alliance for Education
Project
F-3 Community Block Party: Family-Fun-Food
On July 16, 2024, a tornado devastated Rome, NY. The Connected Initiative provided aid and now proposes an F-3: Family-Fun-Food event to honor resilience and rebuild community spirit.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Stittville Methodist Church
We are a small community church with a big heart! We have various ways we serve the local community. Dinners, Events, Christmas food baskets, and supporting many local non for profits
Project
Help Restore our front entrance steps to a beautiful historic church
We are in desperate need of assistance in replacing our front entrance steps to our church. It is a beautiful place of worship, but the concrete is crumbling and soon will be unsafe to access
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Religion
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Kelberman
Project
Kamp Connections
We are seeking funding to purchase program supplies that support meaningful, engaging activities and ensure every camper can participate fully in a fun, supportive, and structured environment.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
(Funded)
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Masonic Medical Research Institute
The Masonic Medical Research Institute empowers science for the development of new diagnostics, treatments and therapies to cure disease.
Project
MMRI Medical Research Internship Program
Through this program, MMRI provides up to 10 weeks of experiential learning in the biological sciences. Tutored by our researchers, interns learn research skills & methodologies and how a lab operates.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Masonic Medical Research Institute
The Masonic Medical Research Institute empowers science for the development of new diagnostics, treatments and therapies to cure disease.
Project
MMRI's Summer Fellows Program Training
During a 10-wk STEM Program via which 10-20 Fellows work in the lab on our/their own research, 10 external/expert scientists host training sessions for them & our staff, receiving a $250 honorarium.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Backyard Hope
Project
Mobile Pantry Project
The Mobile Pantry would be brought to various school districts, neighborhoods and community events in Oneida and Herkimer counties to remove barriers to access essential items at no charge.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Barbershop Harmony Society - Mohawk Valley Chapter - New Horizons Chorus
Project
New Horizons Fall Show
MV Chapter presents an annual Fall concert showcasing Barbershop acapella style singing, providing for community artistic/cultural enrichment; financial support helps defray rental/logistics costs.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
GreenUtica
Project
Picnic Tables for Utica's Hirt Playground
Hirt Playground, on the corner of Sunset and Warren Streets in Utica, needs indestructible, ADA compliant picnic tables. Our plan is to purchase three tables for community use.
Funding Needed:
$2,100
(Funded)
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Apple Tree Preschool
Project
Play Based Education Expansion
For the play-based portion of our curriculum, we seek to enhance our new location's gross motor capabilities - outdoor playground equipment & safe surfacing and indoor carpets/mats and play equipment.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Kommunity Youth Activity Center (KYAC)
Project
Raquette Lake to Woodgate - Connecting Kids in the ADK
A safe and inclusive platform for ALL attendees for self-esteem building, connection with others, and self-expression through arts and other outlets. Activities include cooking, crafts, e-games, etc.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
(Funded)
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Erwin Library and Institute
Erwin Library and Institute aims to meet the educational, cultural, recreational and informational needs Northern Oneida and Southern Lewis Counties.
Project
Replace Front Steps
This project consists of replacing the present bluestone steps with granite for durability and install a new railing at the front entrance of the Historic Erwin Library building.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
American Red Cross
Project
Smoke Alarm Purchase & Installation
The Red Cross helps save lives in this community by installing smoke alarms free of charge to individuals and families in need. Smoke alarms cost $19 each and are good for 10 years.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Masonic Medical Research Institute
The Masonic Medical Research Institute empowers science for the development of new diagnostics, treatments and therapies to cure disease.
Project
Spreading Heart & Health Awareness at the Boilermaker Health & Wellness Expo
MMRI seeks support for the purchase educational materials to disseminate at the Expo (July 11-12). These materials will help us spread the word about heart disease, autism, diabetes, lupus & others.
Funding Needed:
$1,250
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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utica royalties
Organization
Utica Royalties
Utica Royalties empowers underserved youth through arts, education, wellness, and leadership programs that foster self-expression, mentorship, and holistic development in a safe and supportive environment.
Project
2025 Youth Talent Showcase – “We Rise Together”
We are requesting funding to support our youth-led community Talent Show on August 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. The event will feature performances in dance, spoken word, drumming, and more.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
scouting america leatherstocking council
Organization
Scouting America - Leatherstocking Council
The Leatherstocking Council provides character development and leadership skills training to 1,700 Scouts in 8 counties locally. Scouts of all ages learn valuable life skills.
Project
ADK Foothills Scoutreach Program
Program is providing a minimum of 6 trips to Camp Kingsley to our scouts from MUCC and The Center beginning in July and ending in October. We are providing transportation, food, activities, and badges.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
The Salvation Army
Organization
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 to meet human needs without discrimination. The mission is carried out through emergency feeding programs, seasonal assistance programs, and disaster relief.
Project
Boilermaker Emergency Personnel Support
The Utica Boilermaker hosts 20,000 runners, spectators, and community members. Our EDS team will serve coffee, water, snacks, and sandwiches in 2 locations both Saturday and Sunday with our canteens.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Public Safety
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
camp naz
Organization
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
Since 1925 Catholic Charities mission has been to care for others while promoting human development, collaboration and the elimination of poverty and injustice.
Project
Camp Nazareth
Camp Nazareth offers a Children's Residential (overnight) Summer Camp for 3 sessions during the month of July for youth ages 8-16. Camp sits on 200+ acres of lakefront forest in the Adirondacks.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
catholic charities oneida madison
Organization
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
Since 1925 Catholic Charities mission has been to care for others while promoting human development, collaboration and the elimination of poverty and injustice.
Project
Community Assistance
Individuals in need of assistance with hygiene products, emergency food vouchers, utility assistance, rent/security deposit, food pantry, Christmas program, school supplies, and referrals in Utica/Rome
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
utica royalties
Organization
Utica Royalties
Utica Royalties empowers underserved youth through arts, education, wellness, and leadership programs that foster self-expression, mentorship, and holistic development in a safe and supportive environment.
Project
Community Hygiene Pantry – Essential Supplies Access
We operate a free hygiene pantry to ensure youth and families have access to basic essentials like soap, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, and baby wipes. Funding will help restock supplies.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
living adk
Organization
LivingADK
We are a place based 501c3 that helps our community members onvarious important pillars. The pillars of healthy food systems, healthy residents, access to healthcare, broadband and housing, along with climate change mitigation and year-round communities. For the last 16 years LivingADK has hosted the Old Forge Farmer's Market. At that market, we provide food subsidy tokens to individuals in need to make healthy food more affordable. We would like to expand that program in 2023.
Project
Cooking From The Garden
A free cooking class will be offered on the third Wednesday of each month from May to September. Location: the kitchen of Niccolls Church, Old Forge. Produce purchased from Old Forge Farmers Market.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
Arc OL
Organization
The Arc, Oneida-Lewis
The mission of the Arc Oneida Lewis is to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities reach their self-determined goals.
Project
Creative Arc – Supporting the Artistic Journey of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
The Arc operates two dynamic arts programs that empower individuals with developmental disabilities through creative expression. StageWorks and Fine Arc that promote inclusion and skill development.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
remsen steuben
Organization
Remsen-Steuben Historical Society
Founded in 1975, the RSHS has collected and maintained archives for Remsen and Steuben. Our mission is to preserve our history in a way that is both inclusive and sustainable for future generations.
Project
Dinner Theater Production
The Annual Dinner Theater is the major fundraiser for our organization. We are in need of funding for period costumes and the program printing.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
oneida county history center
Organization
Oneida County History Center
Project
Erie Canal 200 Traveling Exhibit
The History Center plans to create a traveling exhibit to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, which opened in October 1825.
Funding Needed:
$600
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
community baptist
Organization
Community Baptist Church of Millers Mills
Project
Exterior Basement Door Replacement
Replace exterior basement door with an insulated hollow metal door and frame, including rim panic bar, exterior handle, and lock. Needed for wheelchair accessibility and fire code compliance.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant
connect community schools
Organization
Rome Alliance for Education
Project
F-3 Community Block Party: Family-Fun-Food
On July 16, 2024, a tornado devastated Rome, NY. The Connected Initiative provided aid and now proposes an F-3: Family-Fun-Food event to honor resilience and rebuild community spirit.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
stittville chruch
Organization
Stittville Methodist Church
We are a small community church with a big heart! We have various ways we serve the local community. Dinners, Events, Christmas food baskets, and supporting many local non for profits
Project
Help Restore our front entrance steps to a beautiful historic church
We are in desperate need of assistance in replacing our front entrance steps to our church. It is a beautiful place of worship, but the concrete is crumbling and soon will be unsafe to access
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Religion
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
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Organization
Kelberman
Project
Kamp Connections
We are seeking funding to purchase program supplies that support meaningful, engaging activities and ensure every camper can participate fully in a fun, supportive, and structured environment.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
(Funded)
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Group 7 Funded
mmri
Organization
Masonic Medical Research Institute
The Masonic Medical Research Institute empowers science for the development of new diagnostics, treatments and therapies to cure disease.
Project
MMRI Medical Research Internship Program
Through this program, MMRI provides up to 10 weeks of experiential learning in the biological sciences. Tutored by our researchers, interns learn research skills & methodologies and how a lab operates.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
mmri
Organization
Masonic Medical Research Institute
The Masonic Medical Research Institute empowers science for the development of new diagnostics, treatments and therapies to cure disease.
Project
MMRI's Summer Fellows Program Training
During a 10-wk STEM Program via which 10-20 Fellows work in the lab on our/their own research, 10 external/expert scientists host training sessions for them & our staff, receiving a $250 honorarium.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
Backyard Hope
Organization
Backyard Hope
Project
Mobile Pantry Project
The Mobile Pantry would be brought to various school districts, neighborhoods and community events in Oneida and Herkimer counties to remove barriers to access essential items at no charge.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Group 7 Funded
new horizons chorus
Organization
Barbershop Harmony Society - Mohawk Valley Chapter - New Horizons Chorus
Project
New Horizons Fall Show
MV Chapter presents an annual Fall concert showcasing Barbershop acapella style singing, providing for community artistic/cultural enrichment; financial support helps defray rental/logistics costs.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
GreenUtica logo
Organization
GreenUtica
Project
Picnic Tables for Utica's Hirt Playground
Hirt Playground, on the corner of Sunset and Warren Streets in Utica, needs indestructible, ADA compliant picnic tables. Our plan is to purchase three tables for community use.
Funding Needed:
$2,100
(Funded)
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
apple tree preschool
Organization
Apple Tree Preschool
Project
Play Based Education Expansion
For the play-based portion of our curriculum, we seek to enhance our new location's gross motor capabilities - outdoor playground equipment & safe surfacing and indoor carpets/mats and play equipment.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
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Organization
Kommunity Youth Activity Center (KYAC)
Project
Raquette Lake to Woodgate - Connecting Kids in the ADK
A safe and inclusive platform for ALL attendees for self-esteem building, connection with others, and self-expression through arts and other outlets. Activities include cooking, crafts, e-games, etc.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
(Funded)
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Group 7 Funded
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Organization
Erwin Library and Institute
Erwin Library and Institute aims to meet the educational, cultural, recreational and informational needs Northern Oneida and Southern Lewis Counties.
Project
Replace Front Steps
This project consists of replacing the present bluestone steps with granite for durability and install a new railing at the front entrance of the Historic Erwin Library building.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
american red cross
Organization
American Red Cross
Project
Smoke Alarm Purchase & Installation
The Red Cross helps save lives in this community by installing smoke alarms free of charge to individuals and families in need. Smoke alarms cost $19 each and are good for 10 years.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
mmri
Organization
Masonic Medical Research Institute
The Masonic Medical Research Institute empowers science for the development of new diagnostics, treatments and therapies to cure disease.
Project
Spreading Heart & Health Awareness at the Boilermaker Health & Wellness Expo
MMRI seeks support for the purchase educational materials to disseminate at the Expo (July 11-12). These materials will help us spread the word about heart disease, autism, diabetes, lupus & others.
Funding Needed:
$1,250
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
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Have questions? We'd be happy to help!

If you have questions or would like more information on any of the investment opportunities you see here, please reach out to Elyssa Arnone-Earl, earnone-earl@foundationhoc.org, 315-725-7572.