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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
Hospice & Palliative Care, Siegenthaler Center
Project
3 Tray Commercial Countertop Acrylic Bakery Display Case
Patients residing in the Siegenthaler Center & their guests are offered homemade baked goods made daily by volunteers. For hygiene reasons we need a display case that the baked goods can be stored in.
Funding Needed:
$150
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Root Farm
The Root Farm, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to helping people of all ages & abilities through agricultural, equine, and recreational experiences.
Project
Accessible Ramp for Program Lean-to
We constructed a lean-to to be used as another program space (camping, team building, nature hikes, etc.), but are in need of a ramp and a wide set of stairs to make the structure fully accessible.
Funding Needed:
$1,500
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
New York State Outside of Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Herkimer County Chapter NYSARC
Arc Herkimer's seven different divisions work together to support the agency's mission of empowering people with disabilities and enriching lives throughout our community.
Project
Arc Herkimer Employee Gym – Keeping Staff Active, Healthy, and Fit
Gym equipment at our German St. Business Park will provide a cost-free opportunity for employees to keep fit and maintain a positive outlook, essential components in their work with people supported.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
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
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
Mercy Flight Central, Inc.
Our mission is simple: we exist to save lives. We are an independent, community-based non-profit of air medical professionals, devoted to integrity and compassion, providing critical care.
Project
BabyPod
To be able to have a BabyPod available at both of our bases.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
KEYS Program
The KEYS Program provides music therapy, live concerts and family respite days for children impacted by cancer, serious illnesses, disabilities, and mental health challenges in Oneida and Herkimer counties.
Project
Building Capacity- Upgrading Accounting Software & Security
We are in need of upgrading our current 2019 Quickbooks desktop software. Funds would help in purchasing 2024 Quickbooks & cloud hosting in order to improve efficiency and make our data more secure.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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
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
Chula
Chula aims to bolster local economies, reclaim local food sovereignty, and reduce carbon footprints by uniting local farmers, cooks, and consumers on a single platform for a sustainable food system.
Project
Entering into the Market
After conducting a one-month pilot project, during which we actively sought and implemented valuable feedback, we are now poised to launch a free platform to create a sustainable food system.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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 Senior Citizens
Many senior citizens do not eat right because they cannot afford to, or they just forget. We provide meals for the senior citizens. They come to us to socialize and eat with their new friends, support.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Hospice & Palliative Care
Provides quality/compassionate care to the terminally ill & their families in Oneida/Herkimer Counties. Provides its bereavement support groups to hospice families & community members at no charge.
Project
Gifting a bereaved person a journal by M. Devine How to Carry What Can't be Fixed
Purchase 15 journals by Megan Devine, How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed . Hospice will use the journals during its free bereavement support groups Navigating Grief Through Journaling.
Funding Needed:
$225
Category:
Health
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
The Root Farm
The Root Farm, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to helping people of all ages & abilities through agricultural, equine, and recreational experiences.
Project
Honey Extractor & Accessories
We are in need of a new honey extractor and other items to harvest honey from the beehives on our property. Honey is not only our top selling product, but we also hold honey workshops during programs.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Community, Economic Development
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
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
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Olmsted City of Greater Utica
Olmsted City is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the parks and neighborhoods in Utica, NY, that were designed by renowned American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.
Project
Memorial Bench Project
Our goal is to install 12 more benches at Utica's F.T. Proctor Park to provide relief to the elderly, the mobility impaired, and others seeking the health benefits of spending time in the park.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Hospice & Palliative Care, Siegenthaler Center
Project
3 Tray Commercial Countertop Acrylic Bakery Display Case
Patients residing in the Siegenthaler Center & their guests are offered homemade baked goods made daily by volunteers. For hygiene reasons we need a display case that the baked goods can be stored in.
Funding Needed:
$150
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
The Root Farm
The Root Farm, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to helping people of all ages & abilities through agricultural, equine, and recreational experiences.
Project
Accessible Ramp for Program Lean-to
We constructed a lean-to to be used as another program space (camping, team building, nature hikes, etc.), but are in need of a ramp and a wide set of stairs to make the structure fully accessible.
Funding Needed:
$1,500
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
New York State Outside of Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
ARC Herkimer
Organization
Herkimer County Chapter NYSARC
Arc Herkimer's seven different divisions work together to support the agency's mission of empowering people with disabilities and enriching lives throughout our community.
Project
Arc Herkimer Employee Gym – Keeping Staff Active, Healthy, and Fit
Gym equipment at our German St. Business Park will provide a cost-free opportunity for employees to keep fit and maintain a positive outlook, essential components in their work with people supported.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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
Mercy Flight Central, Inc.
Our mission is simple: we exist to save lives. We are an independent, community-based non-profit of air medical professionals, devoted to integrity and compassion, providing critical care.
Project
BabyPod
To be able to have a BabyPod available at both of our bases.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
KEYS Program
The KEYS Program provides music therapy, live concerts and family respite days for children impacted by cancer, serious illnesses, disabilities, and mental health challenges in Oneida and Herkimer counties.
Project
Building Capacity- Upgrading Accounting Software & Security
We are in need of upgrading our current 2019 Quickbooks desktop software. Funds would help in purchasing 2024 Quickbooks & cloud hosting in order to improve efficiency and make our data more secure.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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
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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
chula
Organization
Chula
Chula aims to bolster local economies, reclaim local food sovereignty, and reduce carbon footprints by uniting local farmers, cooks, and consumers on a single platform for a sustainable food system.
Project
Entering into the Market
After conducting a one-month pilot project, during which we actively sought and implemented valuable feedback, we are now poised to launch a free platform to create a sustainable food system.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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 Senior Citizens
Many senior citizens do not eat right because they cannot afford to, or they just forget. We provide meals for the senior citizens. They come to us to socialize and eat with their new friends, support.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
HospiceLogoWebsitye
Organization
Hospice & Palliative Care
Provides quality/compassionate care to the terminally ill & their families in Oneida/Herkimer Counties. Provides its bereavement support groups to hospice families & community members at no charge.
Project
Gifting a bereaved person a journal by M. Devine How to Carry What Can't be Fixed
Purchase 15 journals by Megan Devine, How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed . Hospice will use the journals during its free bereavement support groups Navigating Grief Through Journaling.
Funding Needed:
$225
Category:
Health
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
RF logo v2
Organization
The Root Farm
The Root Farm, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to helping people of all ages & abilities through agricultural, equine, and recreational experiences.
Project
Honey Extractor & Accessories
We are in need of a new honey extractor and other items to harvest honey from the beehives on our property. Honey is not only our top selling product, but we also hold honey workshops during programs.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Community, Economic Development
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
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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
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Olmsted City of Greater Utica
Olmsted City is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the parks and neighborhoods in Utica, NY, that were designed by renowned American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.
Project
Memorial Bench Project
Our goal is to install 12 more benches at Utica's F.T. Proctor Park to provide relief to the elderly, the mobility impaired, and others seeking the health benefits of spending time in the park.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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