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George R. Davis Fund for Lowville Now Accepting Grant
Proposals from Local Nonprofits for 2023 Support
Published: March 21, 2023 at
02:00 p.m.
By: Press Release from Northern New York Community
Foundation
George R. Davis Fund for Lowville Now Accepting Grant
Proposals from Local Nonprofits for 2023 Support
Up to $15,000 Available for Nonprofits Serving the
Town and Village of Lowville
 LOWVILLE — Nonprofit
organizations serving residents in the Town and Village of Lowville are
encouraged to apply by Friday, April 21, for grant support through the
George R. Davis Fund for Lowville of the Northern New York Community
Foundation.
This
geographic-specific fund serves as a permanent resource for programs,
projects, and initiatives that enhance quality of life in the Town and
Village of Lowville.
 The Honorable George R. Davis lived
almost his entire life in Lowville. Mr. Davis served for 20 years as Lewis
County Judge from 1962 to 1983, previously serving as District Attorney. He
was active in civic affairs throughout his life with a particular interest
in local history, including the history of Lowville Academy where his
father served as supervising principal for more than 35 years. Judge Davis
died in 2010.
Judge Davis’s
devotion to Lowville was extraordinary and his legacy fund at the Community
Foundation perpetuates his affinity for making a positive impact in the community.
The fund has supported 55 community organizations and projects in the
Lowville area with $115,000 in funding since grantmaking began in 2012.
“What Mr. Davis
has done for Lowville — during his life and through his legacy fund — is
the greatest example of the enduring gift,” said Max DelSignore,
Community Foundation assistant director. “He created a charitable fund that
will benefit residents of all ages in the Lowville area forever and ensure
that his pride for the community is lasting.”
In 2022, the
George R. Davis Fund awarded $15,000 in funding to support four
Lowville-area projects and organizations that include:
Lewis County Historical Society — Help for roof
repairs for its building, which was erected in 1928 in the heart of
downtown as the Lowville Masonic Temple.
Lewis County Hospital Foundation — Support to
restore a historic window from the hospital’s original 1931 building that
was discovered during preparation for its capital renovation and expansion
project.
Double Play Sports Community Center — Funding to help
implement a boxing program targeting two populations — youth ages 12 to 18
and senior citizens diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Lowville Academy and Central School — Support for the
purchase of materials, supplies, and transportation for a planned parent
academy.
Applications are
available through the Community Foundation’s Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM)
system, which may be accessed at bit.ly/grant-portal. The online
portal allows nonprofits to create an organization user profile and apply for
active grant opportunities. The Foundation encourages nonprofits to set up
a single user account for their organization. The portal features a simple
interface that guides users through step-by-step instructions on how to
apply. Resources are available on the Foundation’s website, nnycf.org/grants, and on the GLM
login page to learn more about the process.
To be eligible
for Community Foundation grants, nonprofits must be classified as a
501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. Other entities may be eligible depending
on the request. Additional grant opportunities through the Community
Foundation will become available on the GLM platform in the coming months.
Contact Kraig Everard, Community Foundation director of stewardship and
programs, kraig@nnycf.org, or
315-782-7110, with questions about the GLM system.
The deadline to
submit a proposal for consideration is 5 p.m. Friday, April 21. Grant
awards will be announced following the Community Foundation’s quarterly
board meeting in June. Contact Max DelSignore,
Community Foundation assistant director, max@nnycf.org, or 315-782-7110, for grant guidelines
or to learn more about this funding opportunity.
The Community
Foundation stewards close to 20 different grant programs available to
nonprofit organizations located in Jefferson, Lewis
and St. Lawrence counties. To learn more about these opportunities, please
go to nnycf.org or contact the
Foundation at 315-782-7110.
About the
Northern New York Community Foundation
Since 1929, the
Northern New York Community Foundation has invested in improving and
enriching the quality of life for all in communities across Jefferson,
Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
Through
partnerships with businesses and organizations, charitable foundations, and
generous families and individual donors, the Community Foundation awards
grants and scholarships from an endowment and collection of funds that
benefit the region. Its commitment to donors helps individuals achieve
their charitable objectives now and for generations to come by preserving
and honoring legacies of community philanthropy while inspiring others.
The Community
Foundation is a resource for local charitable organizations, donors,
professional advisors and nonprofit organizations.
It also works to bring people together at its permanent home in the
Northern New York Philanthropy Center to discuss challenges our communities
face and find creative solutions that strengthen the region and make it a
great place to live, work, and play.
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