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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
Camden Life Center
Project
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
MHFA would allow us to provide members of the community with training that will help people recognize the signs of MH distress, substance abuse challenges & help reduce MH stigma with a rural focus.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
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'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 $250 honoraria.
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
MMRIs 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
Leatherstocking Ballet
The Leatherstocking Ballet aims to provide an artistic outlet to all students in a location that is accessible to inner city youth.
Project
MUDE (Pronounced mood)- Midtown Utica Dance Experience
Provide dance instruction at the Midtown Utica Community Center for students in and around that area that don't have the means to pay for lessons, dance attire and shoes, and performance costumes
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Notre Dame Schools
Nonprofit private school K-12 grades
Project
Notre Dame Michael Walsh Gymnasium Floor Resurfacing
Resurfacing our gymnasium floor is an investment in the facility that can not only keep it looking professional but can keep our players safe and injury free during practice sessions and games.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Aged to Perfection
Project
On The Road Again
There are some plays at the Stanely, and museums that the senior citizens would love to see. Unfortunately, senior citizens cannot afford it. If we had help, we could go places and enjoy ourselves.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Jaime Hawkins George Foundation
Our foundation was formed after the death of my daughter, Jaime, who died from suicide in May 2022. Our mission is to provide financial assistance to families who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Project
On-going fund raising to sustain our Foundation
The purpose of our on-going fundraising project is to raise money to assist families who have lost a loved one to suicide by assisting with funeral/burial expenses.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Leatherstocking Council, Boy Scouts of America
The organization provides character development and leadership skills training to scouts in Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison counties.
Project
Oneida and Herkimer County Camperships
We receive 130 funding requests from low-income families for camp. The cost of for Cub Scouts is $180 and $575 for the older Scouts (2/3 of our members are in Oneida and Herkimer counties).
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Waterville Area Food Pantry
Waterville Area Food Pantry is a food pantry providing food assistance to income-eligible people residing within the Waterville Central School District, serving approximately 87 households per month.
Project
Operational inventory support
Our pantry is fortunate to have no overhead costs and our 23 workers are all volunteers. Any funds received would be used for food inventory. Monthly food costs are currently $4,000.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
GreenUtica
Project
Planting 11 Trees at the Utica Zoo in Roscoe Conkling Park
The project includes purchasing & planting 11 trees for a non-profit partner, the Utica Zoo in Roscoe Conkling Park. 1 tree will be planted in the lion's den on Arbor Day and the others on the grounds.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Environment, Animals
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
Reconnecting With Ourselves Through Nature
Purpose of project is to help refugee youth reconnect with themselves and their community through nature. Funding supports camp rental and materials, such sports equipment, for the retreat.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Environment, Animals
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
Spreading Heart & Health Awareness at the Boilermaker Health & Wellness Expo
MMRI seeks support for the purchase educational materials to disseminate at the Expo (July 12-13). These materials will help us spread the word about heart disease, autism, diabetes, lupus & others.
Funding Needed:
$2,200
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Broadway Theatre League of Utica
Broadway Theatre League of Utica's mission is to present, produce and promote the highest standards of excellence in a variety of family-orientated, multi-generational and sophisticated theatrical productions.
Project
Students on Broadway
Students on Broadway is a unique program that gives students in all grade levels a chance to witness a live Broadway production presented by Broadway Utica at no cost.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
The Neighborhood Center
Starting in 1905, The Neighborhood Center now serves over 40,000 individuals per year throughout CNY across 24 programs within two divisions-Behavioral Health Care and Child Care and Family Services.
Project
Summer Bucket List
Youth from our Outreach & Prevention and School Age Child Care participate in Character Building field trips in the summer-these can provide hope, experiences, and support that allow for change.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
PPGNY is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services and information, a fierce advocate, and a committed partner to advance equity and improve health outcomes for all.
Project
Swag to Support Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Education Efforts
Funds will support swag (sunglasses, cups, water bottles, etc.) to distribute during outreach for our youth sex education programming in Utica. These items support greater engagement with community.
Funding Needed:
$960
(Funded)
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
Organization
Traveling Tails & Ragamuffin Rescue
Project
TNVR-- Butternut
There are approximately 10 stray, possibly feral cats in the neighborhood on Butternut Street in Utica, NY. We intend to work with a local veterinary clinic to trap, neuter/spay, vet, and return them.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
AdkAction
AdkAction is a regional nonprofit dedicated to serving the 12 counties of the Adirondack State Park by addressing unmet needs, promote vibrant communities, and preserve natural resources for all.
Project
Town of Webb Community Garden
The prospective Town of Webb Community Garden is working to transform a vacant brownfield lot into an accessible, raised bed community garden that can nourish our neighbors.
Funding Needed:
$400
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Herkimer 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
Wilderness Exploration: Matt Burnett Guiding
Project will provide outdoor educational learning opportunities in the Adirondacks for refugees and low-income students in the Utica City School District. Funds will cover program participation costs.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Organization
Central Adirondack Partnership for the 21st Century, Inc.
A 22-year old 501c3 serving the west central Adirondack region. We provide a forum for community concerns, interests and aspirations within our region and support sustainable communities.
Project
WorkforceADK.com
Funding to support annual hosting fees for WorkforceADK.com which connects business owners from Woodgate through Raquette Lake and commuters looking for employment in our central Adirondack region.
Funding Needed:
$1,100
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Camden Life Center
Project
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
MHFA would allow us to provide members of the community with training that will help people recognize the signs of MH distress, substance abuse challenges & help reduce MH stigma with a rural focus.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Masonic Medical Research Institute
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 $250 honoraria.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Masonic Medical Research Institute
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
MMRIs 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
Leatherstocking Ballet
Organization
Leatherstocking Ballet
The Leatherstocking Ballet aims to provide an artistic outlet to all students in a location that is accessible to inner city youth.
Project
MUDE (Pronounced mood)- Midtown Utica Dance Experience
Provide dance instruction at the Midtown Utica Community Center for students in and around that area that don't have the means to pay for lessons, dance attire and shoes, and performance costumes
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
notre dame schools logo
Organization
Notre Dame Schools
Nonprofit private school K-12 grades
Project
Notre Dame Michael Walsh Gymnasium Floor Resurfacing
Resurfacing our gymnasium floor is an investment in the facility that can not only keep it looking professional but can keep our players safe and injury free during practice sessions and games.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Sports, Recreation
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
aged to perfection
Organization
Aged to Perfection
Project
On The Road Again
There are some plays at the Stanely, and museums that the senior citizens would love to see. Unfortunately, senior citizens cannot afford it. If we had help, we could go places and enjoy ourselves.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
The Jaime Hawkins George Foundation
Our foundation was formed after the death of my daughter, Jaime, who died from suicide in May 2022. Our mission is to provide financial assistance to families who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Project
On-going fund raising to sustain our Foundation
The purpose of our on-going fundraising project is to raise money to assist families who have lost a loved one to suicide by assisting with funeral/burial expenses.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Leatherstocking Council, Boy Scouts of America
The organization provides character development and leadership skills training to scouts in Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison counties.
Project
Oneida and Herkimer County Camperships
We receive 130 funding requests from low-income families for camp. The cost of for Cub Scouts is $180 and $575 for the older Scouts (2/3 of our members are in Oneida and Herkimer counties).
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Education
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Waterville Area Food Pantry
Organization
Waterville Area Food Pantry
Waterville Area Food Pantry is a food pantry providing food assistance to income-eligible people residing within the Waterville Central School District, serving approximately 87 households per month.
Project
Operational inventory support
Our pantry is fortunate to have no overhead costs and our 23 workers are all volunteers. Any funds received would be used for food inventory. Monthly food costs are currently $4,000.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
GreenUtica
Project
Planting 11 Trees at the Utica Zoo in Roscoe Conkling Park
The project includes purchasing & planting 11 trees for a non-profit partner, the Utica Zoo in Roscoe Conkling Park. 1 tree will be planted in the lion's den on Arbor Day and the others on the grounds.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Environment, Animals
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
Reconnecting With Ourselves Through Nature
Purpose of project is to help refugee youth reconnect with themselves and their community through nature. Funding supports camp rental and materials, such sports equipment, for the retreat.
Funding Needed:
$2,000
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Masonic Medical Research Institute
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 12-13). These materials will help us spread the word about heart disease, autism, diabetes, lupus & others.
Funding Needed:
$2,200
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
Broadway Utica Students on Broadway
Organization
Broadway Theatre League of Utica
Broadway Theatre League of Utica's mission is to present, produce and promote the highest standards of excellence in a variety of family-orientated, multi-generational and sophisticated theatrical productions.
Project
Students on Broadway
Students on Broadway is a unique program that gives students in all grade levels a chance to witness a live Broadway production presented by Broadway Utica at no cost.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Arts, Culture
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
The Neighborhood Center
Starting in 1905, The Neighborhood Center now serves over 40,000 individuals per year throughout CNY across 24 programs within two divisions-Behavioral Health Care and Child Care and Family Services.
Project
Summer Bucket List
Youth from our Outreach & Prevention and School Age Child Care participate in Character Building field trips in the summer-these can provide hope, experiences, and support that allow for change.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Human Services
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
Planned Parenthood Logo
Organization
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
PPGNY is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services and information, a fierce advocate, and a committed partner to advance equity and improve health outcomes for all.
Project
Swag to Support Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Education Efforts
Funds will support swag (sunglasses, cups, water bottles, etc.) to distribute during outreach for our youth sex education programming in Utica. These items support greater engagement with community.
Funding Needed:
$960
(Funded)
Category:
Health
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Group 7 Funded
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Organization
Traveling Tails & Ragamuffin Rescue
Project
TNVR-- Butternut
There are approximately 10 stray, possibly feral cats in the neighborhood on Butternut Street in Utica, NY. We intend to work with a local veterinary clinic to trap, neuter/spay, vet, and return them.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
AdkAction
AdkAction is a regional nonprofit dedicated to serving the 12 counties of the Adirondack State Park by addressing unmet needs, promote vibrant communities, and preserve natural resources for all.
Project
Town of Webb Community Garden
The prospective Town of Webb Community Garden is working to transform a vacant brownfield lot into an accessible, raised bed community garden that can nourish our neighbors.
Funding Needed:
$400
Category:
Other
Geographic Area:
Herkimer County
Recommend Grant Donate
107982817107982828Mar232023314PM 126912825 MUCC LOGO 1
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
Wilderness Exploration: Matt Burnett Guiding
Project will provide outdoor educational learning opportunities in the Adirondacks for refugees and low-income students in the Utica City School District. Funds will cover program participation costs.
Funding Needed:
$2,500
Category:
Environment, Animals
Geographic Area:
Oneida County
Recommend Grant Donate
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Organization
Central Adirondack Partnership for the 21st Century, Inc.
A 22-year old 501c3 serving the west central Adirondack region. We provide a forum for community concerns, interests and aspirations within our region and support sustainable communities.
Project
WorkforceADK.com
Funding to support annual hosting fees for WorkforceADK.com which connects business owners from Woodgate through Raquette Lake and commuters looking for employment in our central Adirondack region.
Funding Needed:
$1,100
Category:
Community, Economic Development
Geographic Area:
Both Oneida and Herkimer counties
Recommend Grant Donate
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