[Adirondack Foundation](https://www.adirondackfoundation.org)

Rolling

Not specified; direct financial support to families based on need.

Provides direct financial support to families caring for children and young adults facing severe illness.

Grants can be made directly to individuals/families; IRS Form W-9 required for grants over $600.

--- ## Description The Christopher Emmett Hallowell Fund, managed by the Adirondack Foundation, offers direct financial support to families caring for children and young adults with severe illnesses. The fund is designed to help alleviate the financial and emotional burdens associated with serious pediatric and young-adult illness, providing assistance whenever the need arises. Unlike most foundation grants, this fund can make grants directly to individuals (families), not just organizations. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amounts are not specifically stated; support is tailored to the needs of each family. - Grants over $600 require completion of IRS Form W-9. - The fund specifically aims to provide direct financial support rather than programmatic or organizational grants. --- ## Eligibility - **Primary beneficiaries:** Families caring for children or young adults facing severe illness. - Grants may be made directly to individuals/families (unlike most Adirondack Foundation funds). - For organizational applicants: Must be a registered nonprofit, public agency, school, or municipality serving the Adirondack region, or have a fiscal sponsor. - **Geographic focus:** Adirondack region of New York. Direct grants to individuals are primarily for residents of this region. - No discrimination based on race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. - If applying as an individual/family, a W-9 is required for grants over $600. - Previous recipients may reapply, provided all required final reports from prior grants are submitted. --- ## Application Process - Applications can be submitted at any time through the [Online Grants Manager](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=generousact). - For grants to individuals/families, additional documentation (such as IRS Form W-9) may be required. - If a fiscal sponsor is used, the sponsor’s EIN and financial statements must be included. - For questions on eligibility or process, applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation directly. - Follow-up grant reports are generally required for all grantees. --- ## Additional Information - The fund is unique within the Adirondack Foundation for its ability to provide direct support to individuals and families. - There are no specified minimum or maximum award amounts; support is determined based on need. - All applications are reviewed after formal submission—no pre-review or feedback is provided before submission. - The foundation encourages sharing good news about grant awards and provides a [Grantee Resource Portal](http://bit.ly/GranteeResources). --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Instructions](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/granting/apply-grant/christopher-emmett-hallowell-fund) - [Online Grants Manager (Start Application)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=generousact) - [General Grant Information](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/granting/apply-grant) - [Contact Adirondack Foundation](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/contact-us) - [IRS Form W-9 Download](https://adirondackfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/W-9.pdf) - [Sample Project Budget](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItF8H5mRLBrSXCQPLSueK28N2sz2ErzI/view) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Online Contact | |----------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------| | Adirondack Foundation| info@adkcommunityfoundation.org | (518) 523-9904 | [Contact Form](https://adkcommunityfoundation.org/contact-us) | For grant-specific questions, contact the foundation using the information above.

Christopher Emmett Hallowell Fund

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