POTSDAM — Nonprofit organizations that serve the greater Potsdam area may now apply for 2023 grant funding from the John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.
The John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund is a permanent grantmaking fund stewarded by the Northern New York Community Foundation that will forever support programs, activities, and initiatives to advance the quality of life in the Potsdam community. This year, up to $25,000 in grant funding is available to eligible nonprofits.
Successful projects, programs or initiatives should articulate an explanation of meaningful impact and a clear plan for implementation. Areas of focus should include, but are not limited to: Health and wellness, arts and culture, economic development, recreational programs, community revitalization and beautification, and more. To date, $26,500 in grant funding has been awarded to support nine different projects that benefit Potsdam residents.
Nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) classification that serve the Potsdam area are encouraged to apply. Organizations that do not have this classification are required to partner with an eligible nonprofit, municipality, or local agency as a fiscal sponsor. The fiscal sponsor must confirm this collaboration with a letter of support to serve in this capacity, prior to the applicant submitting a proposal.
Completed applications must be received at the Community Foundation through its online grant portal, bit.ly/grant-portal, by Friday, July 21. Grant awards will be determined in September. Visit nnycf.org/grants to learn more about how to apply.
Contact Kraig Everard, Community Foundation director of stewardship and programs, 315-782-7110, or [email protected], with questions about the online application or to learn more about this opportunity.
This family legacy fund was established at the Community Foundation in 2018 to honor and recognize the lifelong community spirit of John S. and Dorotha T. VanNess, who…
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