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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
Central New York Quest
CNY Quest aims to enrich the lives of people with developmental, intellectual, and mental health disorders by helping them achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.
Project
Expanding Access to Employment: Van Purchase for Supported Employment Program
The requested funding will be used to purchase a new minivan that will be used daily by the Supported Employment and Community Based Prevocational Programs to enable access to jobs.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Tabernacle Baptist Church of Utica
Tabernacle is a downtown church with around 270 children who come from households where English isn't the language spoken. They have a long history of being a center of community activity.
Project
2026 Tutoring Program
We provide one-on-one homework help and supplemental reading and math tutoring for children Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Hope House
Hope House provides day shelter, hot meals, and support to homeless and needy individuals in Utica, with feeding the hungry as our primary mission.
Project
A Seat at the Table
"A Seat at the Table" will provide sturdy, comfortable chairs for the Hope House dining room so guests can enjoy their meals with dignity and community.
Funding Needed:
$2,132
Category:
Human Services
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
(Partially Funded)
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Sauquoit Valley Middle School
Project
Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit
This exhibit will allow visitors to step into Anne's shoes to build empathy and show the importance of tolerance. This grant would support the cost of the exhibit and the training of student docents.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
VPW of Clark Mills
Project
Clark Mills VPW Website
We are seeking funding to create a website that helps join our other volunteer organizations under one umbrella site to promote our activities and raise awareness and promote community volunteerism.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
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
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
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
(Funded)
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
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
Kelberman
Project
Holiday Giving: Dinners at The Link
Help us spread holiday cheer to residents of all abilities at The LINK Apartments. Kelberman is seeking $2,000 to host Thanksgiving and December holiday dinners.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Human Services
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
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
(Partially Funded)
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley
The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley (ICCMV) promotes and preserves the rich heritage of local, regional, and national Irish culture for future generations; document and present the historical contributions of the Irish in the Mohawk Valley; support and advance the causes of all things Irish in the Mohawk Valley and regionally, and foster Irish cultural awareness through educational, performance and social activities.
Project
Painting of "The Battle of Vinegar Hill" (Irish Rebellion of 1798)
The 1798 Irish Rebellion was a major uprising against British rule. Considered a failure, it sparked future movements for Irish independence. This project would fund a painting of its final battle.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
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
(Partially Funded)
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley
The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley (ICCMV) promotes and preserves the rich heritage of local, regional, and national Irish culture for future generations; document and present the historical contributions of the Irish in the Mohawk Valley; support and advance the causes of all things Irish in the Mohawk Valley and regionally, and foster Irish cultural awareness through educational, performance and social activities.
Project
Portraits of Utica's Irish Pioneers, John C. and Nicholas Devereux
The Devereuxs were Irish immigrants whose vision, business sense and philanthropy helped grow Utica in the early 1800s. This project would fund the commission of oil paintings of these Irish pioneers.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Arts, Culture
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
Dolgeville Manheim Public Library
The Dolgeville-Manheim Public Library exists to provide quality service and access to library materials to the residents of the Village of Dolgeville and its surroundings.
Project
Toner for Copy Machine
We purchased a new color copy machine in 2024 along with replacement toners. The cost has greatly impacted our budget, and we are seeking support to offset this deficit.
Funding Needed:
$861
(Funded)
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Rome Rescue Mission
Project
Transitional Housing for Women & Children
We provide the only transitional housing for the homeless in Rome, with one building designated for women and children. We are seeking funding for three window air-conditioning units in that dwelling.
Funding Needed:
$1,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Utica Dollars for Scholars, Inc.
Utica Dollars for Scholars is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining a growing source of financial and academic support for students in Oneida and Herkimer counties. The organization welcomes support from individuals, family members, businesses, and organizations; also bequests, memorial gifts, and grants.
Project
Your Scholarship
Fund an award YOU name at a high school YOU select, for a two-year college scholarship of $1,250 per year, or a four-year college scholarship of $625 per year.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Central New York Quest
Organization
Central New York Quest
CNY Quest aims to enrich the lives of people with developmental, intellectual, and mental health disorders by helping them achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.
Project
Expanding Access to Employment: Van Purchase for Supported Employment Program
The requested funding will be used to purchase a new minivan that will be used daily by the Supported Employment and Community Based Prevocational Programs to enable access to jobs.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
TBC v2
Organization
Tabernacle Baptist Church of Utica
Tabernacle is a downtown church with around 270 children who come from households where English isn't the language spoken. They have a long history of being a center of community activity.
Project
2026 Tutoring Program
We provide one-on-one homework help and supplemental reading and math tutoring for children Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
hope house 1
Organization
Hope House
Hope House provides day shelter, hot meals, and support to homeless and needy individuals in Utica, with feeding the hungry as our primary mission.
Project
A Seat at the Table
"A Seat at the Table" will provide sturdy, comfortable chairs for the Hope House dining room so guests can enjoy their meals with dignity and community.
Funding Needed:
$2,132
Category:
Human Services
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
(Partially Funded)
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
sauquoit valley
Organization
Sauquoit Valley Middle School
Project
Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit
This exhibit will allow visitors to step into Anne's shoes to build empathy and show the importance of tolerance. This grant would support the cost of the exhibit and the training of student docents.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
website creation
Organization
VPW of Clark Mills
Project
Clark Mills VPW Website
We are seeking funding to create a website that helps join our other volunteer organizations under one umbrella site to promote our activities and raise awareness and promote community volunteerism.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
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
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
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
(Funded)
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
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
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Organization
Kelberman
Project
Holiday Giving: Dinners at The Link
Help us spread holiday cheer to residents of all abilities at The LINK Apartments. Kelberman is seeking $2,000 to host Thanksgiving and December holiday dinners.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Human Services
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
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
(Partially Funded)
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
irish cultural center v2
Organization
Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley
The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley (ICCMV) promotes and preserves the rich heritage of local, regional, and national Irish culture for future generations; document and present the historical contributions of the Irish in the Mohawk Valley; support and advance the causes of all things Irish in the Mohawk Valley and regionally, and foster Irish cultural awareness through educational, performance and social activities.
Project
Painting of "The Battle of Vinegar Hill" (Irish Rebellion of 1798)
The 1798 Irish Rebellion was a major uprising against British rule. Considered a failure, it sparked future movements for Irish independence. This project would fund a painting of its final battle.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
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
(Partially Funded)
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
irish cultural center
Organization
Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley
The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley (ICCMV) promotes and preserves the rich heritage of local, regional, and national Irish culture for future generations; document and present the historical contributions of the Irish in the Mohawk Valley; support and advance the causes of all things Irish in the Mohawk Valley and regionally, and foster Irish cultural awareness through educational, performance and social activities.
Project
Portraits of Utica's Irish Pioneers, John C. and Nicholas Devereux
The Devereuxs were Irish immigrants whose vision, business sense and philanthropy helped grow Utica in the early 1800s. This project would fund the commission of oil paintings of these Irish pioneers.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Arts, Culture
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
Dolgeville Manheim Public Library
Organization
Dolgeville Manheim Public Library
The Dolgeville-Manheim Public Library exists to provide quality service and access to library materials to the residents of the Village of Dolgeville and its surroundings.
Project
Toner for Copy Machine
We purchased a new color copy machine in 2024 along with replacement toners. The cost has greatly impacted our budget, and we are seeking support to offset this deficit.
Funding Needed:
$861
(Funded)
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Group 7 Funded
rome rescue mission
Organization
Rome Rescue Mission
Project
Transitional Housing for Women & Children
We provide the only transitional housing for the homeless in Rome, with one building designated for women and children. We are seeking funding for three window air-conditioning units in that dwelling.
Funding Needed:
$1,500
(Funded)
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
Utica Dollars for Scholars
Organization
Utica Dollars for Scholars, Inc.
Utica Dollars for Scholars is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining a growing source of financial and academic support for students in Oneida and Herkimer counties. The organization welcomes support from individuals, family members, businesses, and organizations; also bequests, memorial gifts, and grants.
Project
Your Scholarship
Fund an award YOU name at a high school YOU select, for a two-year college scholarship of $1,250 per year, or a four-year college scholarship of $625 per year.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
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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.