The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
The Foundation is committed to making the biggest impact possible through partnership with nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding.
Grant funding is based on the needs of our community as indicated by hocindicators.org, where the Center for Governmental Research posts the statistics and research that shapes Herkimer County and Oneida County.
Artspace Utica Lofts is a new housing development specifically designed for artists and families.The approximately $18.6 million project is funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, the...more
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $15.7 million in grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds in 2024.It was the highest amount awarded in a single year...more
The one-day event saw contributions from more than 8,200 donors.The top fundraising organizations included Anitaa€™s Stevens Swan Humane Society.Notre Dame Schools with $537,000 and the...more
Mohawk Valley Gives is a 24-hour community-wide day of giving.In its first year, more than 135 organizations participated and over $630,000 raised.In all, the event united 255 organizations and...more
When Don Lynskey's nephew died unexpectedly last year, the New York man decided to honor his memory by starting a scholarship fund in his nephew's name, the Syracuse Post-Standard...more
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has announced it has awarded more than $2 million in grants to organizations and initiatives primarily in the areas of human services,...more
"Everyone and everything in our communities has been impacted by the pandemic, but as a senior service provider, we can attest to the negative impact this has had on our older adult population, and...more
Chuck would spend the next 50 years building his "family, business, community, and philanthropy." NANCY L. FORD PHOTOGRAPHY. "In the...more
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has launched a series of noteworthy research projects to learn if social enterprises can help Scotland lose its “sick man of Europe” label and boost the nation’s overall health.