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Utica Royalties
Utica Royalties empowers underserved youth through arts, education, wellness, and leadership programs that foster self-expression, mentorship, and holistic development in a safe and supportive environment.
Project
2025 Youth Talent Showcase – “We Rise Together”
We are requesting funding to support our youth-led community Talent Show on August 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. The event will feature performances in dance, spoken word, drumming, and more.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Midtown Utica Community Center (MUCC)
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
Asian American & Pacific Islander Celebration 2025
This community event celebrates the rich heritage of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while supporting local businesses and artisans during AAPI month. It aims to foster cross-cultural connections.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Falcon Heart Rescue
Project
Aviary Repair/Completion
Two aviaries on our property are in need of repair (winter damage) and completion. Our largest aviary is only 1/2 complete and our educational ambassadors need more space. We can create 4 more cages!
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
New York State Outside of Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 to meet human needs without discrimination. The mission is carried out through emergency feeding programs, seasonal assistance programs, and disaster relief.
Project
Boilermaker Emergency Personnel Support
The Utica Boilermaker hosts 20,000 runners, spectators, and community members. Our EDS team will serve coffee, water, snacks, and sandwiches in 2 locations both Saturday and Sunday with our canteens.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Public Safety
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
Bronze Plaque for the Headstone of Utica's Irish Poet Patrick Condon
Condon is buried in St Agnes Cemetery. This is a tribute to his legacy of writings to friends in pre-famine Ireland in the Irish language that inspired emigration to America, enriching our community.
Funding Needed:
$1,275
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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
Camp Nazareth
Camp Nazareth offers a Children's Residential (overnight) Summer Camp for 3 sessions during the month of July for youth ages 8-16. Camp sits on 200+ acres of lakefront forest in the Adirondacks.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida 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
Chapel/Multi-Purpose Pew Replacement with Stackable Chairs
The project is to replace our chapel pews as many are broken and old to be stackable chairs. Our capacity is 160 and this space is also used for youth programs and other community events beyond church
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Religion
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
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Utica Royalties
Utica Royalties empowers underserved youth through arts, education, wellness, and leadership programs that foster self-expression, mentorship, and holistic development in a safe and supportive environment.
Project
Community Hygiene Pantry – Essential Supplies Access
We operate a free hygiene pantry to ensure youth and families have access to basic essentials like soap, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, and baby wipes. Funding will help restock supplies.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
LivingADK
We are a place based 501c3 that helps our community members onvarious important pillars. The pillars of healthy food systems, healthy residents, access to healthcare, broadband and housing, along with climate change mitigation and year-round communities. For the last 16 years LivingADK has hosted the Old Forge Farmer's Market. At that market, we provide food subsidy tokens to individuals in need to make healthy food more affordable. We would like to expand that program in 2023.
Project
Cooking From The Garden
A free cooking class will be offered on the third Wednesday of each month from May to September. Location: the kitchen of Niccolls Church, Old Forge. Produce purchased from Old Forge Farmers Market.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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 Production
The Annual Dinner Theater is the major fundraiser for our organization. We are in need of funding for period costumes and the program printing.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Community Baptist Church of Millers Mills
Project
Exterior Basement Door Replacement
Replace exterior basement door with an insulated hollow metal door and frame, including rim panic bar, exterior handle, and lock. Needed for wheelchair accessibility and fire code compliance.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant Donate
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
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Paige's Butterfly Run
Project
Financial Support for Families Fighting Childhood Cancer
Families with children in treatment may receive up to $1,000 annually for help with household bills and/or medical bills.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Build For Good
Project
Lived Experience Leadership Academy (LELA)
LELA is a six-week leadership training program for individuals who have experienced homelessness and are interested in taking an active role in the movement to end homelessness.
Funding Needed:
$1,500
Category:
Education
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 Medical Research Internship Program
Through this program, MMRI provides up to 10 weeks of experiential learning in the biological sciences. Tutored by our researchers, interns learn research skills & methodologies and how a lab operates.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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 a $250 honorarium.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Erwin Library and Institute
Erwin Library and Institute aims to meet the educational, cultural, recreational and informational needs Northern Oneida and Southern Lewis Counties.
Project
Replace Front Steps
This project consists of replacing the present bluestone steps with granite for durability and install a new railing at the front entrance of the Historic Erwin Library building.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
American Red Cross
Project
Smoke Alarm Purchase & Installation
The Red Cross helps save lives in this community by installing smoke alarms free of charge to individuals and families in need. Smoke alarms cost $19 each and are good for 10 years.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
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
Spreading Heart & Health Awareness at the Boilermaker Health & Wellness Expo
MMRI seeks support for the purchase educational materials to disseminate at the Expo (July 11-12). These materials will help us spread the word about heart disease, autism, diabetes, lupus & others.
Funding Needed:
$1,250
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Uptown Theater for Creative Arts
Project
Stage Piano for Musical Theatre
Purchase of a stage piano for the Uptown Theater to support musical theater productions. A portable keyboard ensures flexibility for community and youth engagement.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Mohawk Valley Choral Society
A not for profit, self-financed singing group, the Mohawk Valley Choral Society was founded in 1982 and has been bringing exciting classical and light classical vocal music to the Central
Project
The Many Moods of Christmas
The Choral Society's Fall Concert taking place on December 7th, 2025, at a Utica Venue yet to be determined.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Woodshill
The Theater at Woodshill provides exceptional art and arts education opportunities.
Project
The Theater at Woodshill presents Shakespeare's Macbethoo
For its ninth season, the Theater at Woodshill presents Shakespeare's iconic work, The Tragedy of Macbeth—told by a group of professional NYC-based actors, paired with local CNY talent.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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utica royalties
Organization
Utica Royalties
Utica Royalties empowers underserved youth through arts, education, wellness, and leadership programs that foster self-expression, mentorship, and holistic development in a safe and supportive environment.
Project
2025 Youth Talent Showcase – “We Rise Together”
We are requesting funding to support our youth-led community Talent Show on August 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. The event will feature performances in dance, spoken word, drumming, and more.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
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Organization
Midtown Utica Community Center (MUCC)
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
Asian American & Pacific Islander Celebration 2025
This community event celebrates the rich heritage of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while supporting local businesses and artisans during AAPI month. It aims to foster cross-cultural connections.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
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Organization
Falcon Heart Rescue
Project
Aviary Repair/Completion
Two aviaries on our property are in need of repair (winter damage) and completion. Our largest aviary is only 1/2 complete and our educational ambassadors need more space. We can create 4 more cages!
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
New York State Outside of Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
The Salvation Army
Organization
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 to meet human needs without discrimination. The mission is carried out through emergency feeding programs, seasonal assistance programs, and disaster relief.
Project
Boilermaker Emergency Personnel Support
The Utica Boilermaker hosts 20,000 runners, spectators, and community members. Our EDS team will serve coffee, water, snacks, and sandwiches in 2 locations both Saturday and Sunday with our canteens.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Public Safety
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
Bronze Plaque for the Headstone of Utica's Irish Poet Patrick Condon
Condon is buried in St Agnes Cemetery. This is a tribute to his legacy of writings to friends in pre-famine Ireland in the Irish language that inspired emigration to America, enriching our community.
Funding Needed:
$1,275
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
camp naz
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
Camp Nazareth
Camp Nazareth offers a Children's Residential (overnight) Summer Camp for 3 sessions during the month of July for youth ages 8-16. Camp sits on 200+ acres of lakefront forest in the Adirondacks.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
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
Chapel/Multi-Purpose Pew Replacement with Stackable Chairs
The project is to replace our chapel pews as many are broken and old to be stackable chairs. Our capacity is 160 and this space is also used for youth programs and other community events beyond church
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Religion
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
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
utica royalties
Organization
Utica Royalties
Utica Royalties empowers underserved youth through arts, education, wellness, and leadership programs that foster self-expression, mentorship, and holistic development in a safe and supportive environment.
Project
Community Hygiene Pantry – Essential Supplies Access
We operate a free hygiene pantry to ensure youth and families have access to basic essentials like soap, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, and baby wipes. Funding will help restock supplies.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
living adk
Organization
LivingADK
We are a place based 501c3 that helps our community members onvarious important pillars. The pillars of healthy food systems, healthy residents, access to healthcare, broadband and housing, along with climate change mitigation and year-round communities. For the last 16 years LivingADK has hosted the Old Forge Farmer's Market. At that market, we provide food subsidy tokens to individuals in need to make healthy food more affordable. We would like to expand that program in 2023.
Project
Cooking From The Garden
A free cooking class will be offered on the third Wednesday of each month from May to September. Location: the kitchen of Niccolls Church, Old Forge. Produce purchased from Old Forge Farmers Market.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
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 Production
The Annual Dinner Theater is the major fundraiser for our organization. We are in need of funding for period costumes and the program printing.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
community baptist
Organization
Community Baptist Church of Millers Mills
Project
Exterior Basement Door Replacement
Replace exterior basement door with an insulated hollow metal door and frame, including rim panic bar, exterior handle, and lock. Needed for wheelchair accessibility and fire code compliance.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant
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
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
Paiges Butterfly Run
Organization
Paige's Butterfly Run
Project
Financial Support for Families Fighting Childhood Cancer
Families with children in treatment may receive up to $1,000 annually for help with household bills and/or medical bills.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
Build for Good
Organization
Build For Good
Project
Lived Experience Leadership Academy (LELA)
LELA is a six-week leadership training program for individuals who have experienced homelessness and are interested in taking an active role in the movement to end homelessness.
Funding Needed:
$1,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
mmri
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 Medical Research Internship Program
Through this program, MMRI provides up to 10 weeks of experiential learning in the biological sciences. Tutored by our researchers, interns learn research skills & methodologies and how a lab operates.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
mmri
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 a $250 honorarium.
Funding Needed:
$1,000
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
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
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
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Organization
Erwin Library and Institute
Erwin Library and Institute aims to meet the educational, cultural, recreational and informational needs Northern Oneida and Southern Lewis Counties.
Project
Replace Front Steps
This project consists of replacing the present bluestone steps with granite for durability and install a new railing at the front entrance of the Historic Erwin Library building.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant
american red cross
Organization
American Red Cross
Project
Smoke Alarm Purchase & Installation
The Red Cross helps save lives in this community by installing smoke alarms free of charge to individuals and families in need. Smoke alarms cost $19 each and are good for 10 years.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
mmri
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
Spreading Heart & Health Awareness at the Boilermaker Health & Wellness Expo
MMRI seeks support for the purchase educational materials to disseminate at the Expo (July 11-12). These materials will help us spread the word about heart disease, autism, diabetes, lupus & others.
Funding Needed:
$1,250
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
utca
Organization
Uptown Theater for Creative Arts
Project
Stage Piano for Musical Theatre
Purchase of a stage piano for the Uptown Theater to support musical theater productions. A portable keyboard ensures flexibility for community and youth engagement.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
mvcs
Organization
Mohawk Valley Choral Society
A not for profit, self-financed singing group, the Mohawk Valley Choral Society was founded in 1982 and has been bringing exciting classical and light classical vocal music to the Central
Project
The Many Moods of Christmas
The Choral Society's Fall Concert taking place on December 7th, 2025, at a Utica Venue yet to be determined.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
woodshill
Organization
Woodshill
The Theater at Woodshill provides exceptional art and arts education opportunities.
Project
The Theater at Woodshill presents Shakespeare's Macbethoo
For its ninth season, the Theater at Woodshill presents Shakespeare's iconic work, The Tragedy of Macbeth—told by a group of professional NYC-based actors, paired with local CNY talent.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant
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