When the DeBoers selected the focus for the J. Henry & Martha E. De Boer Fund more than half a century ago, their goal was to help children suffering from vision problems, impaired hearing or kidney disease. They never could have predicted that all these years later their action would produce ripples of influence as far reaching as the shores
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June 4, 2018 – Ever wonder how many local children are still being exposed to lead? The sheer amount – 14.20% in Onondaga County – may surprise you. A new website launched by the Central New York Community Foundation aims to consolidate and analyze a variety of data points such as that one to monitor the community’s well-being over time.
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The Oswego County Community Foundation (Oswego Foundation) is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving Oswego County. The grant application deadline is July 15, 2018. Proposals are encouraged from a variety of program areas including education, health, social services, arts and culture, civic concerns and preservation of historic resources. Requests may range from $500 – $5,000. The maximum grant
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Thriving in their schooling, both Sidney Perkins and Anna Kim are just a few of the Joshua Allyn Engineering Scholarship recipients setting out to make a difference in their respective fields. The scholarship fund was established by Joshua Allyn to award a 4-year scholarship of $10,000 per year to a student majoring in any aspect of engineering. The scholarship, previously
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Each week during the school year, children aged 10 to 14 gather at Syracuse Academy of Science High School to take part in Saturday Academy, an innovative program run by the 100 Black Men of Syracuse. The students receive lessons and take part in fun activities designed to help them do better in school, learn leadership skills and feel empowered.
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April 16, 2018– The Central New York Community Foundation is now accepting applications from groups seeking admission into The Leadership Classroom (TLC) class of 2018-2019. TLC is a training program specially designed for grassroots community groups within Central New York. It is a unique opportunity to learn advanced leadership skills alongside other leaders in an interactive setting. Participants build skills
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The Community Foundation’s website (cnycf.org) will be down from May 19-22 for routine maintenance. Access to online fundholder and grant application accounts will not be available during that time. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you need immediate assistance during this time, you may contact us at 315-422-9538 during our office hours from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Questions/Concerns may be directed to the following: General
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