Grant Opportunities
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties views its funding awards to nonprofit partners as “community investments” that will create long-lasting positive impact. To learn more about our available community grants or to apply for community project funding, we encourage you to contact us today!
Introducing the Mohawk Valley Giving Guide!
The Mohawk Valley Giving Guide is a community-wide resource designed to bridge people looking to give with local nonprofit needs across our region. Through an easy-to-use online tool, the Giving Guide highlights nonprofit organizations and the specific projects, programs, or needs they are seeking support for. Each listing includes a brief summary of the organization’s funding request, helping donors better understand where their generosity can make an impact.
Nonprofits may submit requests for projects and programs with an immediate need for funding over the next 3-6 months of $2,500 or less, not including general support. Organizations can submit more than one request at a time. Login to the Grant Portal to submit an opportunity to the Giving Guide today!
Herkimer County Grant Round
The Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Herkimer County Grant Round from nonprofit partners and organizations, specifically located within Herkimer County, for outcome driven programs or projects up to $15,000.
Criteria
- Activities and programs that have meaningful resident and community impact
- New building equipment or existing building or equipment repairs
- Preference will be given to programmatic submissions
Important Deadlines
- Submissions will be accepted Sunday, November 1, 2026, through Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
- Award notifications will be made within 30 days
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, an organization with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, governmental institutions, educational institutions, or faith-based organizations seeking support for projects/programs that address non-religious needs or issues, serving diverse constituencies without regard to religious affiliation
- Programs or projects in need of funding must begin no earlier than January 2027, and have identifiable and measurable outcomes with a definitive timeline for completion or outcomes to be achieved
Only one submission per organization will be considered for each funding round
Ineligible Funding Requests
- Financial assistance or loans to individuals
- Funding for religious or faith-based specific programming
- Organizational payroll and operational needs
- Expenses already incurred (projects in process/already completed)
- Capital campaigns
Please note requests submitted through this grant round will be shared with Community Foundation fundholders to optimize potential for our nonprofit partners. Please understand that an application does not guarantee funding.