Oneida County Youth Investment Grant Round
Funds Oneida County nonprofits to develop or expand evidence-based programs that reduce youth violence and promote positive youth development using CDC-aligned strategies.
Funder: Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Due Dates: May 13, 2026 (submission window opens) | June 30, 2026 (final deadline, 11:59 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$450,000 per award; single-year funding; funds must be spent by June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports Oneida County nonprofits to develop or expand programs reducing youth violence and fostering positive youth development using CDC-aligned strategies.
Key Information: Programs must begin no earlier than September 1, 2026; only one application per organization.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in partnership with Oneida County, supports local nonprofit organizations in developing or expanding programs that address the needs of at-risk youth and aim to reduce youth violence. Funded projects must foster positive youth development, strengthen community ties, and implement evidence-based strategies aligned with the CDC’s Youth Violence Prevention Resource for Action Guide. The initiative emphasizes long-term impact through combined and reinforcing strategies, encourages collaborative partnerships, and seeks innovative prevention approaches involving nonprofits, schools, law enforcement, and local government agencies. Programs should have measurable outcomes and a clear timeline for completion.
