The Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative (LTBCI) has announced they are offering around $300,000 in grants for land trusts in 2021. [Read more…] about Land Trust Grants To Protect Bird Habitats Offered
Grants
Shaker Museum Gets $550k For Climate-Controlled Collections Storage
The Shaker Museum, which stewards an extensive collection of Shaker material culture and archives, has been awarded a $550,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
The Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grant will be used to construct and outfit a climate-controlled collections storage facility within the new museum building planned for downtown Chatham, Columbia County, NY. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum Gets $550k For Climate-Controlled Collections Storage
Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Announced
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced that 13 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants in 2021 totaling $108,787. The grants advance vital work to preserve and showcase canal heritage, educate youth, and welcome all people to explore the canal in their local communities. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Announced
Guggenheim Announces 2021 Creative Bubble Residencies
Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, marking the most significant grant in the history of Works & Process.
Following eight creative bubble residencies launched in summer 2020, this grant will fund a second round of residences. The residencies will support over 120 artists who will gather, create, and work safely in isolated residency centers in the Hudson Valley during the first half of 2021. [Read more…] about Guggenheim Announces 2021 Creative Bubble Residencies
Adirondack Foundation Accepting ‘Generous Acts’ Grant Applications
Adirondack Foundation has announced that the 2021 Generous Acts grant application is open and available online until 5 pm, February 1st, 2021. [Read more…] about Adirondack Foundation Accepting ‘Generous Acts’ Grant Applications
Adk Foundation Delivers $1.2M in COVID Response Grants
Adirondack Foundation and its many funding partners since March has awarded nearly $1.2 million through 175 grants to nonprofits, schools, and community-based organizations specifically toward COVID-19 response, acording to the organization. [Read more…] about Adk Foundation Delivers $1.2M in COVID Response Grants
North Elba Launches New Grant Fund
The Town of North Elba has announced the newly established North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF). The mission of LEAF is to provide funds for programs, activities, and facilities that will have direct benefits to North Elba communities and improve the quality of place for both residents and visitors. [Read more…] about North Elba Launches New Grant Fund
$1.4 Million in Urban Forestry Grants Awarded Statewide
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced grant awards totaling $1.4 million for urban forestry projects across the state to help communities inventory, plant, and maintain public trees.
The grants are part of DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, which works to increase public awareness of the importance of trees and helps communities develop and implement tree management plans. [Read more…] about $1.4 Million in Urban Forestry Grants Awarded Statewide
DEC Conservation Partnership Program Grant Awardees
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced more than $2.2 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants for 50 not-for-profit land trusts across the state. [Read more…] about DEC Conservation Partnership Program Grant Awardees
Proposals for Champlain Watershed Education, Outreach Projects Sought
The Lake Champlain Basin Program is seeking education and outreach proposals for projects that inform students or adults about key Lake Champlain Basin watershed issues identified in the management plan Opportunities for Action. [Read more…] about Proposals for Champlain Watershed Education, Outreach Projects Sought