What We Fund

Our Strong Community Framework and its “whole community” funding areas are grounded in research and informed by decades of grantmaking to ensure that we can support the Adirondacks today, tomorrow, and always.

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Building Strong Communities Across the Adirondacks

Focusing on our five “whole community” areas in our Strong Community Framework allows us to build charitable resources to meet the needs of our communities today, as well as unknown needs of tomorrow – putting us in a position to accelerate philanthropy in the Adirondacks with clear vision and leverage.

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Testimonial Section

THANK YOU... Since we started keeping track, April 1, we have served 2,160 households, for a total of 6,036 people and 9,437 bags of food. Because of your generosity, we have been able to meet the needs of people at their point of need.

Major Robin Holmes Hager

Corps Commanding Officer
The Salvation Army of Plattsburgh

How We’re Making a Difference

Community Impact

If you’re a nonprofit contributing to the wellbeing and vibrancy of Adirondack communities through our five “whole community” funding areas or a student looking to further your education, explore our current grant and scholarship opportunities. Or, check out our other resources for nonprofits, including capacity-building work.

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    Grant Opportunities

    Learn about our currently open grant opportunities, including information about how to apply online via Online Grants Manager, approaching deadlines, requirements, and more.

    Apply for a Grant
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    Scholarship Opportunities

    Whether you’re a high school student looking to enter a trade or in college and pursuing a specific higher degree, we have opportunities for all levels of students. See current open scholarship applications and see which could be a fit for you.

    Apply for a Scholarship