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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
The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc.
The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc. provides a series of immersive learning programs on STEAM topics in cooperation with local schools, businesses and other organizations.
Project
2024 Youth STEAM Leadership Conference
The topic is AI and its impacts and consequences. Experts provide information to diverse teams of students who solve the "challenge" and demonstrate their solution. Funds will support needy students.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Clinton Central School District Foundation
Project
Adventure Academy
The elementary summer program provides academic enrichment using STEAM activities. It runs for half days for one month in the summer. $2500 is requested supplement funds raised by the foundation.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Munson
Munson-Williams creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
Project
Art and Yoga
Munson has offered this program for years, combining yoga with an introduction to a work from our collection. We would like to make this program free so our less fortunate neighbors can participate.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Village of Mohawk
Mohawk is a village located in Herkimer County, home to approximately 2,700 people, several businesses, youth sports programs and a library offering a variety of programs to its patrons.
Project
ASD Loan Program
The Village is seeking funding to purchase AEDs to loan to recreation sports teams during practices and games in accordance with the recently enacted law. The Village will administer the loan program.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Hope in Action
Our mission is to provide a supportive community, through established programs, for pediatric cancer families during the onset of diagnosis, throughout treatment and after survival.
Project
Caregivers Wellness Day (for caregivers of pediatric cancer children)
This program is designed to support caregivers of children diagnosed with pediatric cancer and foster individual self-care, re-connect as a couple, and focus on relationships.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Utica Patriots Baseball Club
Purpose is to maintain and operate an American Legion baseball program while teaching the importance of teamwork, discipline, commitment, sportsmanship, and allow players to grow on and off the field.
Project
Digital Scoring
Purchase three (3) iPad mini (one for each team: 19U, 17U, 15U) to digitally score games, allow others to follow games remotely, and provide statistical summary for players, parents and coaches.
Funding Needed:
$1,473
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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
Digitizing of Archival Materials
We are continuing our project to update, organize, and digitize our records and archives. We will need to purchase a computer, document camera, scanner, digital storage space, and WIFI.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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 Program and materials
The annual Dinner Theater is the major fundraiser for our organization. We are in need of funding for the playbills, supplies, and other expenses associated with the production.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Midtown Utica Community Center
MUCC is an inclusive and multicultural community center in Utica. Our anti-racist and inclusive programming enhances the safety, health, and educational opportunities for Utica and beyond.
Project
Educational Winter Hike
In partnership with Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, we will provide educational outdoor opportunities to refugee and low-income students. Funding will support the purchase of snowshoes for winter hikes.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Hope in Action
Our mission is to provide a supportive community, through established programs, for pediatric cancer families during the onset of diagnosis, throughout treatment and after survival.
Project
Family Events 2024
Family Events provide opportunities to connect with other pediatric cancer families outside of a clinical setting. They share their stories, challenges, and triumphs with others on the same journey.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Aged to Perfection
Project
FEEDING OUR SENIORS
We provide free nutritious meals, trips and educational speakers to our senior citizens. We give senior citizens friends to socialize with, and a purpose. We get them out of isolation that Covid made.
Funding Needed:
$25,000
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Helping Animals Live Organization
Helping Animals Live Organization runs a cat rescue shelter in Little Falls. It provides a homey, cage free environment, veterinary care and adoption services for rescued cats and kittens.
Project
Flooring replacement
Some of the rooms at the shelter need new quality vinyl flooring to meet the standards of the new Companion Animal Care Protection Act. Some rooms need old vinyl replaced, others need hardwood covered.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Guardians of Freedom Memorial
We aim to recognize K-9 service animals, their handlers, and veterans. Our mission is to raise awareness of the incredible teamwork, courage, and sacrifices made by these heroes.
Project
Guardians of Freedom Memorial Wall
A memorial wall with names and faces of fallen veterans from both Oneida & Herkimer Counties at Exit 30 in Herkimer. This will be erected next to the War Dog Memorial statue recently unveiled.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Group 7 Funded
Organization
The House of the Good Shepherd
The House of the Good Shepherd provides treatment to more than 900 children and families every year who have experienced acute trauma.
Project
Harmony Grant
By providing free access to live performances, we aim to ignite a passion for music and foster appreciation for the arts among those who may not otherwise have the opportunity due to limited resources.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
St. John's Outreach Food Pantry
We have sponsored a Food Pantry for many years. Our numbers have grown this year with refugees,...Besides food we give out household and/or personal supplies to each family. They need these supplies.
Project
Having Enough Supplies for the Growing Numbers
Our project has to do with the larger number of people who come to our Food Pantry this year: 2023- 2024 and being able to provide needed supplies to them. Food stamps cannot be used for such needs.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Hope in Action
Our mission is to provide a supportive community, through established programs, for pediatric cancer families during the onset of diagnosis, throughout treatment and after survival.
Project
Hope Carts
Hope carts are tools of joy. The medical team at Golisano utilizes the carts as a distraction / reward during the child's clinical appointments. The carts are filled with snacks, toys and activities.
Funding Needed:
$400
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Masonic Care Community
The Masonic Care Community offers exceptional individualized care for individuals by providing purposeful living in its skilled nursing facility, adult care facility, housing for senior independent living, and onsite childcare center.
Project
Intergenerational Programming
We would like to expand our intergenerational programming activities for both the older adults and children we serve.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
New York District Kiwanis Foundation
Project
Kamp Kiwanis Summer Aquatics
Our campers enjoy a variety of recreational activities. In 2023 we had no aquatics program due to lack of funding. The requested funds will aid us in providing swimming and boating again at the camp.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Munson
Munson-Williams creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
Project
Live Translation and Interpretation for Museum Collection
Munson will collaborate with The Center to offer live interpretation of our collection for speakers of other languages. We would provide training &stipends for interpreters in multiple languages.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Salvation Army of Herkimer
The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human need without discrimination. In Herkimer, we serve our neighbors through emergency food services, youth programs, and a seasonal warming center.
Project
Long Point Camperships
Help us send a less fortune child from your community to The Salvation Army's Long Point Camp, where they will enjoy a week of swimming, crafts & sports, and campfires. The cost per camper is $600.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Salvation Army of Rome
The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human need without discrimination. In Rome, we serve our neighbors through emergency food services as well as programs for all youth in our community.
Project
Long Point Camperships
Help us send a less fortune child from your community to The Salvation Army's Long Point Camp, where they will enjoy a week of swimming, crafts & sports, and campfires. The cost per camper is $600.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Salvation Army of Utica
The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human need without discrimination. Here in Utica, we serve our community through our emergency food services and a variety of youth programs.
Project
Long Point Camperships
Help us send a less fortune child from your community to The Salvation Army's Long Point Camp, where they will enjoy a week of swimming, crafts & sports, and campfires. The cost per camper is $600.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Camden Life Center
Project
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
MHFA would allow us to provide members of the community with training that will help people recognize the signs of MH distress, substance abuse challenges & help reduce MH stigma with a rural focus.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
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 $250 honoraria.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc.
The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc. provides a series of immersive learning programs on STEAM topics in cooperation with local schools, businesses and other organizations.
Project
2024 Youth STEAM Leadership Conference
The topic is AI and its impacts and consequences. Experts provide information to diverse teams of students who solve the "challenge" and demonstrate their solution. Funds will support needy students.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Clinton Central School District Foundation
Project
Adventure Academy
The elementary summer program provides academic enrichment using STEAM activities. It runs for half days for one month in the summer. $2500 is requested supplement funds raised by the foundation.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Munson
Munson-Williams creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
Project
Art and Yoga
Munson has offered this program for years, combining yoga with an introduction to a work from our collection. We would like to make this program free so our less fortunate neighbors can participate.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Village of Mohawk
Mohawk is a village located in Herkimer County, home to approximately 2,700 people, several businesses, youth sports programs and a library offering a variety of programs to its patrons.
Project
ASD Loan Program
The Village is seeking funding to purchase AEDs to loan to recreation sports teams during practices and games in accordance with the recently enacted law. The Village will administer the loan program.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Hope in Action
Our mission is to provide a supportive community, through established programs, for pediatric cancer families during the onset of diagnosis, throughout treatment and after survival.
Project
Caregivers Wellness Day (for caregivers of pediatric cancer children)
This program is designed to support caregivers of children diagnosed with pediatric cancer and foster individual self-care, re-connect as a couple, and focus on relationships.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Utica Patriots Baseball Club
Purpose is to maintain and operate an American Legion baseball program while teaching the importance of teamwork, discipline, commitment, sportsmanship, and allow players to grow on and off the field.
Project
Digital Scoring
Purchase three (3) iPad mini (one for each team: 19U, 17U, 15U) to digitally score games, allow others to follow games remotely, and provide statistical summary for players, parents and coaches.
Funding Needed:
$1,473
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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
Digitizing of Archival Materials
We are continuing our project to update, organize, and digitize our records and archives. We will need to purchase a computer, document camera, scanner, digital storage space, and WIFI.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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 Program and materials
The annual Dinner Theater is the major fundraiser for our organization. We are in need of funding for the playbills, supplies, and other expenses associated with the production.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Midtown Utica Community Center
MUCC is an inclusive and multicultural community center in Utica. Our anti-racist and inclusive programming enhances the safety, health, and educational opportunities for Utica and beyond.
Project
Educational Winter Hike
In partnership with Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, we will provide educational outdoor opportunities to refugee and low-income students. Funding will support the purchase of snowshoes for winter hikes.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Hope in Action
Our mission is to provide a supportive community, through established programs, for pediatric cancer families during the onset of diagnosis, throughout treatment and after survival.
Project
Family Events 2024
Family Events provide opportunities to connect with other pediatric cancer families outside of a clinical setting. They share their stories, challenges, and triumphs with others on the same journey.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Aged to Perfection
Project
FEEDING OUR SENIORS
We provide free nutritious meals, trips and educational speakers to our senior citizens. We give senior citizens friends to socialize with, and a purpose. We get them out of isolation that Covid made.
Funding Needed:
$25,000
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Helping Animals Live Organization
Helping Animals Live Organization runs a cat rescue shelter in Little Falls. It provides a homey, cage free environment, veterinary care and adoption services for rescued cats and kittens.
Project
Flooring replacement
Some of the rooms at the shelter need new quality vinyl flooring to meet the standards of the new Companion Animal Care Protection Act. Some rooms need old vinyl replaced, others need hardwood covered.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Guardians of Freedom Memorial
We aim to recognize K-9 service animals, their handlers, and veterans. Our mission is to raise awareness of the incredible teamwork, courage, and sacrifices made by these heroes.
Project
Guardians of Freedom Memorial Wall
A memorial wall with names and faces of fallen veterans from both Oneida & Herkimer Counties at Exit 30 in Herkimer. This will be erected next to the War Dog Memorial statue recently unveiled.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Group 7 Funded
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Organization
The House of the Good Shepherd
The House of the Good Shepherd provides treatment to more than 900 children and families every year who have experienced acute trauma.
Project
Harmony Grant
By providing free access to live performances, we aim to ignite a passion for music and foster appreciation for the arts among those who may not otherwise have the opportunity due to limited resources.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
food pantry
Organization
St. John's Outreach Food Pantry
We have sponsored a Food Pantry for many years. Our numbers have grown this year with refugees,...Besides food we give out household and/or personal supplies to each family. They need these supplies.
Project
Having Enough Supplies for the Growing Numbers
Our project has to do with the larger number of people who come to our Food Pantry this year: 2023- 2024 and being able to provide needed supplies to them. Food stamps cannot be used for such needs.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Hope in Action
Our mission is to provide a supportive community, through established programs, for pediatric cancer families during the onset of diagnosis, throughout treatment and after survival.
Project
Hope Carts
Hope carts are tools of joy. The medical team at Golisano utilizes the carts as a distraction / reward during the child's clinical appointments. The carts are filled with snacks, toys and activities.
Funding Needed:
$400
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Masonic Care Community
Organization
Masonic Care Community
The Masonic Care Community offers exceptional individualized care for individuals by providing purposeful living in its skilled nursing facility, adult care facility, housing for senior independent living, and onsite childcare center.
Project
Intergenerational Programming
We would like to expand our intergenerational programming activities for both the older adults and children we serve.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
New York District Kiwanis Foundation
Project
Kamp Kiwanis Summer Aquatics
Our campers enjoy a variety of recreational activities. In 2023 we had no aquatics program due to lack of funding. The requested funds will aid us in providing swimming and boating again at the camp.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
4Je0hcY2
Organization
Munson
Munson-Williams creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
Project
Live Translation and Interpretation for Museum Collection
Munson will collaborate with The Center to offer live interpretation of our collection for speakers of other languages. We would provide training &stipends for interpreters in multiple languages.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
The Salvation Army
Organization
The Salvation Army of Herkimer
The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human need without discrimination. In Herkimer, we serve our neighbors through emergency food services, youth programs, and a seasonal warming center.
Project
Long Point Camperships
Help us send a less fortune child from your community to The Salvation Army's Long Point Camp, where they will enjoy a week of swimming, crafts & sports, and campfires. The cost per camper is $600.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant Donate
The Salvation Army
Organization
The Salvation Army of Rome
The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human need without discrimination. In Rome, we serve our neighbors through emergency food services as well as programs for all youth in our community.
Project
Long Point Camperships
Help us send a less fortune child from your community to The Salvation Army's Long Point Camp, where they will enjoy a week of swimming, crafts & sports, and campfires. The cost per camper is $600.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
The Salvation Army
Organization
The Salvation Army of Utica
The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human need without discrimination. Here in Utica, we serve our community through our emergency food services and a variety of youth programs.
Project
Long Point Camperships
Help us send a less fortune child from your community to The Salvation Army's Long Point Camp, where they will enjoy a week of swimming, crafts & sports, and campfires. The cost per camper is $600.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
(Funded)
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
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Organization
Camden Life Center
Project
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
MHFA would allow us to provide members of the community with training that will help people recognize the signs of MH distress, substance abuse challenges & help reduce MH stigma with a rural focus.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Masonic Medical Research Institute
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 $250 honoraria.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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